As we know the insurance company AIG has officially confirmed it will not be renewing its shirt sponsorship of the club when the deal expires. The American company also said in a statement that it was “in active discussions” with United regarding the current contract which ends in May 2010. Speaking on the matter, a United spokesperson stated:"The club is in dialogue with a select number of top companies worldwide and has so far received sufficient interest to be confident it can improve on its current £19m annual partnership with AIG"Among the companies that linked to Manchester United shirt's sponsor are Sahara India and AirAsia. Sahara India’s head of Corporate Communications Abhijit Sarkar confirmed that the business group has received a sponsorship proposal from the Old Trafford outfit. The Sahara India Pariwar logo and name is a common sight amongst national cricket team shirts, though if this deal goes ahead with United, it will be the company’s first sponsorship agreement involving a football club
Meanwhile, AirAsia chief executive officer Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes revealed that AirAsia Bhd has been approached by Manchester United to sponsor their jersey. Tony stated:
"Manchester United have just approached me on whether AirAsia would be interested in becoming their shirt sponsor"Manchetser United, who are now leading in the English Premier League, have also announced that Malaysia would be one of their destinations in the club's Asian tour this year. Their match against a Malaysian selection is scheduled for July 26
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