Manchester United claim discussions with fans over share scheme are ‘advanced’

Glazer said at a fans’ forum that he hoped the proposal would “reset the relationship” with supporters and “strengthen the club as a whole”

Manchester United fans could get the opportunity to buy a stake in their club (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United have said talks with supporters to create a fans’ share scheme have reached an advanced stage.

United co-chairman Joel Glazer proposed a scheme in June to enable fans to build an ownership stake in the Premier League club.