The group of six billionaires have spent three months on a deal
they hope is too good for Malcolm Glazer to reject.
Two consortium members are keen United fans who have twice
visited Old Trafford this year to watch Sir Alex Ferguson and his
players in Premier League action.
Based in Bangkok, the consortium wants to buy out the Glazer
family and put an end to the financial balancing act which has
engulfed the world's biggest football club.
A financial source in Bangkok said: "All the finances are in
place and they are ready to approach the Glazers.
"They have done their homework down to the minutest detail and
realise the Glazers are under pressure to service their mounting
debts.
"If ever there was a time for United to be vulnerable to a
buyout, it is now."
Our source added: "Make no mistake, this could be the biggest
football deal of all time. "Roman Abramovich's investment in
Chelsea will be nothing compared to this. If the Glazers are ready
to sell, the money is absolutely on the table."
The consortium would also be willing to take a part-share in
United if the Glazers did not want to relinquish total control.