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A group of Manchester United fans is demanding that more than 400 companies that pay for corporate hospitality facilities at Old Trafford stop putting money into the club until the Glazer family agrees to sell.

The Guardian reports that United Supporters for Change (USC), which claims it is "prepared to push the boundaries of the law", has published the names of the companies with hospitality deals after being provided with a list with "the assistance of senior employees who oppose the Glazer family's asset-stripping of our club".

United has refused to comment but is understood to have launched an internal inquiry amid fears militant fans could target the companies.

Although the USC describes itself as "a non-violent direct action group", the protests against the Glazers have already led to the Manchester offices of AIG, United's shirt sponsor, being vandalised.

The group said the companies have been named "to encourage these organisations to recognise their unique position and responsibilities at this crucial point in Manchester United's history".

Executive and hospitality income represents about half of the total match-day revenue at Old Trafford.

USC said in a statement: "We believe the vast majority of the individuals who purchase these facilities for their companies are supporters and wish the best for the club.

"We are sure that they, as much as normal match-going supporters, are sickened by the asset-stripping by the Glazer family and wish to see the club return to being an efficient, commercially run sporting organisation."

USC added that it "strongly encourages the companies to withhold any decision on renewing their facilities at Old Trafford until the Red Knights [the consortium of wealthy supporters looking to buy the club] have made their offer and the Glazers have entered into negotiations.”