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Monday briefing: Manchester United takeover: US private equity giant in talks over minority stake

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17 April 2023 - 3:30 AM

The Manchester United takeover saga has taken a fresh twist, with reports over the weekend indicating the Glazer family is now seriously considering selling a minority stake to US private equity giant Carlyle Group.

The Washington-based firm is understood to be in talks with the Old Trafford club and is ready to make a significant investment, according to The Independent.

Discussions about a potential sale of United are poised to enter their final stages with Carlyle and U

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