Glazers deny Chinese approach for United (go back to the homepage) The Glazer family on Sunday insisted that Manchester United was not for sale amid reports of an 850 million pound (1.7 billion dollar) bid from a Chinese consortium. It has been claimed that contact was made with United by an English-based finance expert on behalf of the consortium. But sources close to the Glazer family have rejected the story, claiming no-one has approached them over any potential buy-out. And the Americans, who will be strongly represented at Old Trafford Sunday when Sir Alex Ferguson's side will be presented with the Premiership trophy, are adamant they have no intention of selling. "There has been no approach from any consortium, there has been no offer and, even if there had, it would not have been considered," said a family spokesman. "The family are absolutely and totally committed to Manchester United over the long term. "They are determined to make United more successful, both on and off the pitch and are unequivocal in their stance that the club is not for sale." There is a certain irony in the words given the 'Not For Sale' slogan was used by the fans' groups vehemently opposed to the takeover by Malcolm Glazer, owner of NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers, two years ago. However, having paid 800 million pounds for the club in the first place and already negotiated massively-increased sponsorship deals, there would hardly seem to be any point in selling now, especially with a huge new television contract due to come into force next season. Discuss this article, click here.