Former Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been approached by groups seeking to buy the club, asking him to act as a consultant for their potential purchase.
The former JP Morgan banker is available to work on the deal after standing down from the United board in February, more than nine months after resigning. He was initially retained in an advisory role at United, but is no longer contracted to the club.
The 51-year-old would be an invaluable sounding board for potential buyers, given he spent 17 years at Old Trafford and still has an excellent relationship with the Glazers, although his involvement in any bid could invite a backlash from United supporters.