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Man United co-owner Avram Glazer was spotted with Sir Alex Ferguson in the crowd at Wembley to watch his team play Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final – not seen since the season opener in through acquisition talks.
- Avram Glazer has been seen making a rare appearance to watch play alongside him.
- It is the first time Glazer has seen Manchester United since opening day.
- The United owner also sat next to legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United owner Avram Glazer has been spotted making a rare appearance to watch his team play, when the Red Devils take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
It’s the first time the owner has seen the Red Devils since the season opener at Old Trafford.
On that occasion, United launched the Erik ten Hag era with a 2-1 loss to Brighton thanks to a brace from Pascal Gross.
Glazer is also sitting watching the cup final with Manchester United royalty, sitting next to legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Glazer family are in the process of selling the club and the 62-year-old’s presence at Wembley would no doubt create more tension among United fans.
Avram Glazer sits watching Manchester United vs Newcastle alongside Sir Alex Ferguson
Newcastle United managers Amanda Stavely and Mehrdad Ghodoussi with Glazer before the match
The club received indicative offers last Friday, with chemicals firm INEOS, run by fan Jim Ratcliffe, and Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani confirming they had made offers.
When the Glazers put the club up for sale in November, it was greeted with relief by United fans, who have always disliked the American family.
While it was understood that the Glazers’ quest to invest in the club would result in a full sale, there has been recent speculation that the family might not relinquish control after all because the proposals put forward are less than £6bn. sterling that Raine, the bank merchant holding the talks, had set.
Indeed, earlier this week, former Man United captain Gary Neville doubled down on his suspicions that the Glazers would stay after the club announced an increase in season ticket prices for the first time in 11 seasons.
Ahead of the Carabao Cup final, Glazer was also seen with Newcastle United managers Amanda Stavely and Mehrdad Ghodoussi.
The United owner was seen talking to his competition for the trophy as they exchanged pleasantries.
The Manchester United owner and Newcastle officials were in good spirits before the game.
Manchester United fans have continued to protest against club ownership this season.
Manchester United are still competing in all four competitions and have a chance to grab their first piece of silverware this season with a win against Newcastle.
Those from Ten Hag have had a good run and eliminated Barcelona from the Europa League in their last outing.
The Red Devils have been without a trophy since 2017 when they were victorious in the Europa League under José Mourinho.
A win against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle would finally end their trophy drought.