By their standards Manchester United have had a faltering season so far, but this has not diminished commercial interest in the club. Indeed, a bidding war between sportswear giants could see them secure a world record kit deal worth as much as £70m a year. This would be more than double the deal between Arsenal and Puma announced earlier this week.
Nike’s six month exclusive negotiation window expired at the end of July 2013 and their contract comes to an end next year. Adidas, Warrior and Puma are holding talks with United this week.
By their standards Manchester United have had a faltering season so far, but this has not diminished commercial interest in the club. Indeed, a bidding war between sportswear giants could see them secure a world record kit deal worth as much as £70m a year. This would be more than double the deal between Arsenal and Puma announced earlier this week.
Nike’s six month exclusive negotiation window expired at the end of July 2013 and their contract comes to an end next year. Adidas, Warrior and Puma are holding talks with United this week.
Adidas sponsor Real Madrid, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, and is probably the most serious challenger, while Warrior won Liverpool’s kit deal two years ago. Nike remain favourites to win the contract, currently worth a minimum £23.5m a year as part of a 13-year deal.