The Glazer family are reportedly willing to sell their minority stake in Manchester Unitedamid growing fears over ownership of the club.
But the Americans are demanding £5 billion to cede control of the Red Devils.
Discussions have already begun about bringing new investors to Old Trafford, but few details have been revealed at this early stage.
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