SPONSOR TALK FROM THE SCREWS

Last updated : 26 February 2006 By Ed

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And on the eve of the Carling Cup Final today against Wigan, a United insider confirmed: "Mansion are the front runners. Their offer is a fantastic one and officials here believe the deal should be signed, sealed and delivered before the end of March."

Mansion's £15m-a-year offer to replace current shirt sponsors Vodafone beats Chelsea's £50m five-year deal with electronic giants Samsung.