In the 18 hours since bombshell news of the Glazer family putting Manchester United up for sale broke, there has been a peculiar theory doing the rounds on social media that their decision to explore interest is somehow linked to Cristiano Ronaldo ’s departure.
That, suffice to say, is complete nonsense - but there are several recent developments that have led to the club’s deeply unpopular owners going public with their intentions.
The Glazers have been open to listening to the right offer for some time but circumstances have accelerated that view, leading to last night’s 333-word statement that stressed all options are on the table. Their asking price may start at an eye-watering £6bn, placing limitations on prospective buyers.
