Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer is back in hospital after suffering a second stroke. The 77-year-old American businessman was only released from the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Florida on April 23rd after suffering the initial attack.

Now, the Glazer family have confirmed he was readmitted seven days later after another stroke.

Although sources close to the Glazer camp insist the life of the man who bought United for £790million amid such controversy 12 months ago is not in any danger, his speech and mobility are impaired and, unlike on the previous occasion when he spent only seven days in hospital, this time the treatment is likely to take weeks.

"Doctors expect my father to return home in the next few weeks," said Glazer's son Joel. "As a result of this stroke, his rehabilitation period will be longer and more challenging. Our family appreciates all the support and warm wishes that we have received."

Just as they did when news of Glazer's first stroke was confirmed last month, the family continue to insist their father's health problems will have no impact on the day-to-day running of Old Trafford.

"It is business as usual as far as Manchester United are concerned," said the Glazer source. "There will be absolutely no change at the club whatsoever."