Glazer aiming to persuade McManus and Magnier to back United takeover

SPORTS tycoon Malcolm Glazer will this week try to persuade Manchester United’s largest shareholders to back his takeover offer, it was reported yesterday.

Irish investors JP McManus and John Magnier, who have a 28.9% stake in the club, are expected to discuss the move with the American businessman’s representatives.

According to reports in the Sunday Telegraph and the Independent on Sunday, the crucial talks are set to take place this week.