Wednesday briefing: Manchester United to accept third round of takeover bids

Manchester United will accept a third round of bids from prospective buyers at the end of this month as the Glazer family continue to explore a sale, Sportico has reported.

It is understood that seven potential investors have each received feedback from Raine Group, the New York-based investment bank chosen by the Glazers to oversee the sale of the club, and the goal of the American family remains to sell United for at least US$6 billion.

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