BetFred honcho tipped to fix Man Utd buyout

The Manchester Evening News reports this morning that multi-millionaire Fred Done is one of the mysterious band of Manchester United fans looking to buy the reigning Premier League champions from America’s Glazer family. The British tycoon, who owns BetFred, is thought to have been approached as a fixer for the Mancunian conglomerate as they look to push through a deal as soon as possible.

Last month Done publically criticised the curreny United owners, telling MEN Sport: "From what I can see, the Glazers have not put any value on the club since taking over. When they finally cash in and sell up they will leave the club a poorer place than when they took over.

"If we are not careful we could end up like another Portsmouth, who look like they are headed for administration.

"Sponsorship will be the next thing to drop off. And don't tell me that United are too big to go bust. Just look at the Royal Bank of Scotland and AIG.

"I think both David Gill and Sir Alex Ferguson are being forced to work with their hands tied behind their backs. My criticism is entirely of the Glazers."