Talks between Mansion and Manchester United Disintegrate

Tuesday, 4 April 2006

As the saying goes, ‘what a difference a day makes’. 24 hours ago, Mansion online gaming were fanning rumours that they were to be the next shirt sponsors of English football giants Manchester United.

As the saying goes, ‘what a difference a day makes’. 24 hours ago, Mansion online gaming were fanning rumours that they were to be the next shirt sponsors of English football giants Manchester United. Now it seems, the love affair hasn’t made it past first base, with Mansion accusing United of ‘double dealing’.
Apparently, after making a verbal agreement, United turned around and began talks with other potential partners, possibly looking to see if they could beat Mansion’s already world-beating offer of around £70 million. It’s all particularly galling for Mansion, especially as they claim they were unaware of United’s policy of never holding exclusive talks about such matters.
Having cancelled business trips to China, Mansion chief negotiator David Kinsman said he was ‘flabbergasted’. Unsurprising as the man from the online gaming firm clearly had dollar signs rolling in his eyes. The two parties are said to have been talking about a joint online gaming venture to raise capital overseas and the football club had mooted the idea of buying a 20% stake in Mansion should they ever float on the stock market. Now it seems the whole deal is off and the closest Mansion will get to Manchester United will be watching them wearing their new shirts on ESPN next season.



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