A massive collection of Manchester United memorabilia is going under the hammer in Norfolk.

The sale includes programmes, tickets, ephemera and trophies - as well as one-off items including David Beckham's and Eric Cantona's signing contracts.

James and Sons Auctioneers of Fakenham are selling the items as part of a larger auction of sporting memorabilia.

David James, head auctioneer, said that such items have seen dramatic price increases over the years.

Dereham Times: An original of Eric Cantona's signing on contract for Man Utd, dated November 27, 1992, being sold by James and Sons Auctioneers in Fakenham.An original of Eric Cantona's signing on contract for Man Utd, dated November 27, 1992, being sold by James and Sons Auctioneers in Fakenham. (Image: James and Sons Auctioneers)

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“Many programmes sell for £100 to £500 or more. Our record price is £6,500 for one early programme," he said. 

"It seems these things are making an astronomical amount of money at the moment.

"There is lots of Man Utd ephemera and correspondence from Matt Busby. You'll never see it again on sale."

He said the auction is "going to be a huge success".

The collection was owned by a friend of Matt Busby.

Also featured in the auction are cricket, tennis and golf memorabilia, as well as items from Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and many other clubs.

The auction will be held on April 9 on the online platforms The Saleroom and Easy Live.