Manchester United up for sale as Glazers announce plans to leave Old Trafford

• Family's controversial era could be over after 17 years
• News comes on day Cristiano Ronaldo left the club

The Glazer family has announced it is commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives" for Manchester United, potentially bringing an end to its 17-year ownership of the club.

On the day it was also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Old Trafford by mutual consent, a statement from United on Tuesday night revealed plans to identify new investment that could lead to a potential sale. The club said the process led by their American owners will consider a number of options including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company".