Dossier warns United directors of 'takeover dangers'

MANCHESTER United's directors were yesterday sent a detailed dossier from City experts warning of the possible dangers of US tycoon Malcolm Glazer's proposed £800 million takeover.

The group Shareholders United, which represents around 20,000 small shareholders, has commissioned their own report from two City firms raising questions about the debts the club would be burdened with.

An accompanying letter to United chief executive David Gill appeals to the directors not to "sacrifice the club on the altar of profit and commerciality."