And what impact could securing Champions League football have on the bids? Football finance expert, Kieran Maguire, discusses how a place in Europe's elite competition helps United's finances.

HOSTS

How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone.

PRODUCTION TEAM

This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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