The rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is one of the most storied and romanticised in English football. They are still the two biggest fixtures of every Premier League season from a broadcast point of view, between the two biggest clubs in terms of history and supporters.
But over the next couple of months, the next chapter of the rivalry will involve both clubs being up for the sale at the time, placed on the market by American owners ready to cash out for enormous profits.
A couple of weeks after Fenway Sports Group (FSG) confirmed their intention to seek new investment or sell up at Anfield, the Glazers followed suit on Tuesday with a public proclamation that they were open to similar interest at Old Trafford.
