Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has denied the rumor making the rounds that he has taken over Manchester United in a deal worth £3.8bn. His media minister, Turki al-Shabanah, denied the reports in a statement released today.
Recall that Manchester United’s American owners bought the club for £790m in May 2005.
“Reports claiming that HRH the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman intends on buying Manchester United are completely false,” said Turki al-Shabanah.
He added, “Manchester United held a meeting with PIF Saudi to discuss a sponsorship opportunity. No deal has materialised.”
Prince bin Salman, 33, was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in June 2017.
