Manchester United lead the way in race for sponsors

Virgin Money signs on at Old Trafford as other clubs cash in on sponsorship deals for training kit

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Not content to spend the summer months pursuing new footballing talent, the big beasts of the Premier League are busy acquiring new signings off the field, with Manchester United unveiling Sir Richard Branson as their latest recruit.

The Old Trafford club have signed a four-year deal with Virgin Money, which will become the club's "Official Retail Financial Services Partner".

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