Manchester United are set to be forced into shutting a large section of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand for this month's Europa League tie due to lack of demand.

Louis van Gaal's side face Midtjylland in the second leg of the last-32 tie at Old Trafford in three weeks' time.

But they are looking like having to do so in front of a sparse crowd - even after ticket prices were slashed by around 25 per cent.

Manchester United are set to be forced into shutting a large section of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand

Tickets for the Stand's top tier are currently unavailable for the Europe League match against Midtjylland

The entire structure holds 26,000 and the club have written to fans who had already bought to sit up high

The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand is three tiers tall, and can hold the most spectators of the ground's four stands

OLD TRAFFORD FACT FILE Stadium capacity: 75,731 Average attendance this season: 75,345 Highest attendance this season: 75,415 Lowest attendance this season: 75,261 Average percentage full this season: 99.5% Attendance vs Athletic Bilbao, March 8, 2012: 59,265 Advertisement

Tickets for the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand's top tier are currently unavailable on United's official website and that looks likely to be closed regardless of sales in the coming days.

The entire structure holds 26,000 - running along one touchline - and the club have written to supporters who had already bought to sit up high.

United say they are being moved to 'better seats elsewhere at no extra cost'.

Fans who have purchased in the lower tier have not been contacted and are set to remain where they are.

There has been a real drive to pack the stadium when the Danish club visit.

United's failure to reach the latter stages of the Champions League will take up a portion of conversation when executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward fields questions from shareholders next Thursday.

The disappointing results in continental competition will come under severe scrutiny after Woodward stood by Van Gaal.

Louis van Gaal's side face the Danes in the second leg of the last-32 tie at Old Trafford in three weeks' time

A crowd of just 59,265 saw United face Athletic Bilbao in Europe's secondary competition four years ago

THE SIR ALEX FERGUSON STAND Formerly known as the United Road Stand and the North Stand, it runs over the top of United Road. The stand is three tiers tall, and can hold about 26,000 spectators, the most of the four stands. It was christened the 'Sir Alex Ferguson Stand' on November 5, 2011, in honour of the Scot's 25 years as manager of the club. Advertisement

Fans have so far voted with their feet ahead of facing Midtjylland - who knocked out Southampton earlier this season.

The attendance is set to be their worst of recent years in Europe.

A crowd of 59,265 saw United face Athletic Bilbao in Europe's secondary competition four years ago while 67,328 turned out in the round previous against Ajax.

The clash on February 25 is expected to draw thousands fewer after season ticket holders were given the option to opt out of Europa League games, as well as Capital One Cup fixtures.