Manchester United's new owners would need to make four promises

It always seemed like wishful thinking, but Manchester United fans might soon get their ultimate wish of new owners. United's share price rose on Thursday in response to a Bloomberg story that said the Glazers were open to selling a minority stake in the club.

There are still conflicting reports about whether or not the American family would be open to selling up altogether, although financial sources believe they will have to eventually bring in an investor or sell to improve United's cash flow.

With fresh protests against their ownership planned for the home match against Liverpool on Monday night, it is clear that supporters' feelings are finally being felt on the other side of the Atlantic.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already signalled his interest in buying the club if the opportunity arises, but the Glazers are business moguls, and would likely sell to the highest bidder, not necessarily a candidate preferred by fans.

Yet, no matter who might one day end up taking over the club, they must adhere to four core principals and promises before they are given the freedom of Old Trafford.

The first promise is that of meaningful investment, something that has always been a criticism of the Glazer family since they took charge of the club.

The Glazers only spent £270million to buy the club in the first place, loading the club with debt in the process. They have recouped nearly £450m from that investment, while the club's debts have risen to almost £500m under their reign.

They make a major profit, still own the majority of the business, and all transfer funds are generated by the club rather than from cash investment from the owners.

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