Saudi boss fuels speculation of a new takeover – but it's not him...

TURKI Al-Sheikh has revealed he is not in talks with United regarding a potential takeover.

- By JAKE STOKES

On Wednesday night, the Saudi Arabian billionaire claimed that the Reds were in the 'advanced stages' of agreeing a deal with a new investor.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, he wrote: "The best news I heard today is that Manchester United is now in an advanced stage of completing a deal to sell to a new investor... I hope he's better than the previous owners."

The post, which he shared with his seven million followers, went viral. It quickly eclipsed five million views, 12,000 likes, 3,500 shares and nearly 2,000 replies.

Then, last night, Al-Sheikh clarified his statement. He said: "My yesterday's post about Manchester United's potential sale meant one thing - the club is in an advanced negotiation phase with a new investor.