Saudi Arabia has rejected rumours that its crown prince wants to take over Manchester United . In a statement , Gulf kingdom 's media minister declared suggestions Mohammed bin Rashid could buy the side were " completely false " , and that a meeting with the Saudi wealth fund was just about sponsorship . British newspaper Britain - February 12, 2019 The Sun had earlier reported the crown prince was in talks with the team 's owners , the royal family , for a £ 3.8bn ( $ 4.9bn ) deal to buy the club , but the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi had halted discussions .
Saudi Arabia has rejected rumours that its crown prince wants to take over Manchester United . In a statement , Gulf kingdom 's media minister declared suggestions Mohammed bin Rashid could buy the side were " completely false " , and that a meeting with the Saudi wealth fund was just about sponsorship . British newspaper The Sun had earlier reported the crown prince was in talks with the team 's owners , the royal family , for a £ 3.8bn ( $ 4.9bn ) deal to buy the club , but the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi had halted discussions .