Thursday, April 06, 2006

United to announce sponsor


Manchester United have called a press conference for Thursday afternoon, when they are expected to confirm their new shirt sponsors.
The Red Devils have been looking to replace Vodafone - their current sponsors, who have agreed to end their deal two years early.
United held talks with gaming giants Mansion, while Asian airlines Etihad and Qatar Airways have also expressed an interest.
However, it is reported that American insurance firm AIG are the company to have won the race to sponsor United.
It is widely expected that the deal will be the biggest in football history, eclipsing Juventus' current agreement with Libyan oil company Tamoil - which is worth around £15 million per season.