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:
17. James Milner - 10/1
It's fair to say Milner has had an alright career after Mike Ashley sold him 2008. I mean, winning the Premier League and Champions League is no bigger. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
18. Odsonne Edouard - 10/1
Edouard was linked with Newcastle before the takeover came to light once more. £30m is his reported asking price. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
19. James Rodriguez - 9/1
The 28-year-old has lost his way at Real Madrid and they are looking to offload him. United could do with another Columbia international, mind… | Getty Images Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno