No Glazer Man Utd bid

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American businessman Malcolm Glazer has said he has "no current intention" of making an offer for Manchester United.

The owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been linked with a takeover since he increased his stake to 16.69%.

That made him the second largest shareholder after Irish billionaires John Magnier and JP McManus.

"The Glazer Family Partnership confirms that it has no current intention to make an offer for Manchester United," said a statement released on Tuesday.

Glazer's statement pointed out that the clarification of his position came "at the request of Manchester United".

The American fuelled speculation of a possible takeover bid by announcing in February he was "considering his options", and the matter was referred to the Takeover Panel.

Now he has ended the uncertainty at the same time as United annouced a profit before tax of £26.8m for the six months to 31 January - much greater than that predicted by city analysts.

On a busy day at Old Trafford, it has also emerged that goalkeeper Fabien Barthez - on loan at Marseille - will have his contract cancelled on 30 June and has therefore played his last game for the club.