With fans vocalising the need for new owners in recent weeks, reports now suggest that the current ownership of Manchester United has put a price tag on the club.
In the past few months, numerous fan protests have taken place at Old Trafford with supporters wanting the Glazer family to hand over the keys to the club.
The team's current owners acquired the Red Devils for £790 million (R15.6 billion) in 2005, loading it with debt through a leveraged buyout.
Following speculation the Glazers were considering selling a small stake in the side, a price has now reportedly been given for a full takeover in order for the family to move on from the team.
It is estimated that £3.75 billion (R74.5 billion) would be a sufficient fee for the American family to sell up, according to the Daily Mail.
It's hard to imagine most buyers stumping up that kind of money, but a sovereign wealth fund from Dubai might be able to do it.
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Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, who own Manchester City and Newcastle, respectively, already have Premier League teams in their portfolios, but another Gulf state like Dubai could be persuaded to buy United.
INEOS and OGC Nice owner Jim Ratcliffe, who supports the Red Devils, has also shown interest in the club in recent weeks.
A spokesperson for the Lancashire-born business recently told The Times: "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer. If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.
"This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset."
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