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Manchester United takeover denied by Saudi media minister – Report

Reports of a takeover bid by Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed bin Salman have been denied by his media minister.

The Sun reported a £3.8bn takeover was in the pipeline with the Crown Prince hoping to own the club as early as the start of next season.

United fans gave a mixed reaction to any possible takeover. The Saudi’s humanitarian record being subject to some supporters being against the Prince’s involvement at Old Trafford.

Now the rumours have been denied by the Crown Prince’s media minister Turki al-Shabanah. Taking to Twitter, a quick statement refered to the rumours as ‘completely false’.