Respected journalist outlines the Glazers' "outrageous" expectations over Man Utd sale

The Glazers may struggle to find a buyer for Manchester United if they maintain their current asking price for the Premier League club.

In November, United's owners announced their intention to "explore strategic alternatives" for the Red Devils "including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions".

The Americans have faced fierce opposition from supporters ever since they completed their takeover in 2005, which saddled the club with huge amounts of debt after a leveraged buyout.

However, it remains to be seen whether any potential suitors would be willing to meet their financial demands.

Glazers' asking price revealed

It is a particularly large amount when considering the debt currently held by the club, a reported £680million in total.

Wallace believes the staggering price would be a "vast financial undertaking" when bearing in mind a new owner's responsibility to restore Old Trafford.

He stated: "It burdens whoever does so with a vast financial undertaking after which they must then find the funds to update or rebuild a stadium, a training ground and a squad capable of winning.

"In the case of a new Old Trafford, that could cost between £1.5billion and £2billion and would be a disruption that would last eight years."

Potential buyers

“We have formally put ourselves into the process,” a spokesman for his company Ineos recently confirmed.

However, following the Glazers' valuation of £5billion, an alliance of investors appears the most likely outcome. There is also thought to be interest from the Middle East, the US and Asia.

The thought of Glazers remaining at the helm will send shivers down the spines of many United fans. But they will also recognise that very few investors are capable of meeting the family's steep financial demands.