Manchester United owners, the Glazers, are more in favour of a full sale rather than minority investment the club, it's claimed.
The Americans are currently weighing up their future at Old Trafford after almost two decades in charge. A takeover process has been initiated, which is being managed by the Raine Group, who helped facilitate the sale of Chelsea in the summer, with several parties keen.
The Glazers remain immensely unpopular with the fans, who are desperate for them to leave after years of them taking dividends out of the club. There was a fear that a minority investor could provide the cash injection they needed, whilst allowing them to remain in control.