Gary Neville has raised crucial Manchester United takeover point amid Sheikh Jassim vs Sir Jim Ratcliffe debate

Very few Manchester United fans, if questioned, would be willing to see the Glazers stay at Old Trafford for a moment longer than necessary at this stage.

The slow decline of United since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement has seen plenty of different managers take the hotseat at Old Trafford, many players come and go but the one constant has been the owners. For some time it has become evident the time has come for the Glazers to move on and although it does not feel like it at present, this is the closest the Reds have been to it.

The strategic review announced last November saw two possible solutions to the ownership crisis at United in the form of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Supporters have their preferred options but there is a general consensus that anyone is better than the current regime.

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When approached for his thoughts on the sale, Gary Neville has not shied away from calling for the Glazers to leave. In his most recent interview on the topic with MARCA, the former captain made a vital point which should not be ignored.

"We hope that the new owners bring stability to the club in the next five to 10 years, and that they improve the sporting and non-sporting aspects," he explained. "In recent years, the stadium has been allowed to deteriorate, as has the training ground and the team.

"United must return to its sporting and non-sporting objectives: it must be at the top of European football, and right now it is very far from achieving it. Last season was a springboard.

"I hope the new owners can establish the right culture at the club and do the