The FA was represented by Chairman Geoff Thompson, Chief Executive Brian Barwick and Executive Director David Davies.

Brian Barwick said: "This was the first opportunity we have had to meet with the new owners of Manchester United and we are pleased to have been able to sit down with them.

"It's important that The FA understands the objectives and future plans they have for a club of the stature of United.

"We enjoyed a very constructive meeting in which the Manchester United officials addressed the many important questions we had to ask them."

The Manchester United directors held a series of meetings which also included talks with the FA Premier League and the Sports Minister on their first visit to the UK since taking control of the club.

Joel Glazer said: "We have had some really positive meetings. We are delighted to have met the game's leading administrators and the Sports Minister so early in our time at United and we are grateful to them all for making the time to see us.

"There's been a lot in the UK press about us in the last 18 months and this has been an invaluable chance to tell the men who run the game what the truth is.

"I hope they are reassured by our experience in sport and our passion to keep Manchester United successful."

Richard Scudamore, Chief Executive of The FA Premier League said "The Premier League held a wide ranging and productive meeting with the new owners and directors of Manchester United FC. There was an open exchange where they detailed their motives and aspirations for the Club and we shared our strategic objectives for the Premier League.

"I am pleased to report that there is a great deal of common ground between us. Crucially, on the matter of collective selling of our television rights, we have received an unequivocal commitment to continue on the current basis.

"Since the formation of the Premier League Manchester United FC has played a key role in shaping its fortunes and I am confident that the Club and its new owners are committed to continuing this."

Richard Caborn, Sports Minister, said: "I welcome the fact that the directors have been open with the football authorities and the Government about their plans.

"There has been a considerable amount of concern among organised fans groups and our discussion reflected that. But there is no shortage of enthusiasm for the task ahead and I am reassured by the conversation on collective selling of Premier League TV rights and their experience in sport in the US.

"I hope we can retain an ongoing dialogue."