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Last updated : 06 April 2006 By Ed

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Manchester United are set to announce their new shirt sponsors this lunchtime.

Old Trafford chief executive David Gill seems certain to confirm a record sponsorship deal to replace the existing arrangement involving Vodafone, which the telecommunications company decided to terminate two years early.

Although Red Devils officials have refused to name the company involved, there is widespread speculation that American insurance giant AIG are set to sign a four-year contract.

Earlier this week, it was revealed United had cut off negotiations with internet casino group Mansion over a contract which would have netted them up to £70million.