Manchester United supporters have been told they were sold a 'red herring' when it was suggested the takeover could be completed quickly, according to a sports finance expert.
In November, the Glazers announced they would be seeking alternative investment in the club with the prospect of a full sale on the cards.
Progress has slowed since this announcement though with United currently no closer to resolving the takeover situation. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two frontrunners to takeover the club with the former believed to be in the driving seat.
Both offers are believed to be in the region of £5bn with some financial experts claiming this is a vast overpayment. However, according to commercial and finance sports expert, Professor Rob Wilson, United's potential off the pitch is the reason why the two contenders are willing to bid so high.