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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Manchester United sale talks in new phase after Elliott Investment meeting

A view of Old Trafford before Manchester United’s Europa League win against Real Betis on Thursday
A view of Old Trafford before Manchester United’s Europa League win against Real Betis on Thursday. Photograph: Matthew Peters/Manchester United/Getty Images

Manchester United’s potential sale has moved into its next phase after members of Elliott Investment Management, a US fund, were at Old Trafford on Thursday for the Europa League last-16 first-leg win over Real Betis.

It is understood this was the first face-to-face meeting regarding the Glazers’ proposed sale, with those from Elliott discussing their interest. The group does not want to buy the club but to offer finance to a buyer and has not yet decided which.

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