A consortium including the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers are close to ending Mike Ashley’s 13-year reign as owner.
Early signs have indicated the extreme wealth PIF carry, so scroll and click through the pages to see who the bookmakers are tipping United to sign, if a takeover is complete:
13. Hatem Ben Arfa - 12/1
An emotional return for Hatem Ben Arfa? It’s almost five years since he left Newcastle and practically left the whole of the United fanbase in tears. | Getty Images Photo: DAMIEN MEYER
14. Declan Rice - 12/1
Remember that intense debate from West Ham fans on why Rice was better than Sean Longstaff? Well, here is one way of keeping them quiet… sign him. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
15. Moussa Sissoko - 12/1
I’m sure this would be a popular decision. He left Tyneside on really good terms, remember? No, me neither… | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
16. Max Aarons - 12/1
The Norwich City full-back has been tipped to have a big future in the game. Rolando Aarons is his cousin too, so that might help. | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney