The saga commenced with a brief 22-word tweet in May, mentioning Kylian Mbappe and Man Utd. By October, this seemingly innocuous tweet transformed into a sensational news story, creating waves in various media channels.
Let’s examine the Mirror’s headline, which attracted considerable attention. At first glance, it might imply that Erik ten Hag had a ‘dream triple transfer plan,’ potentially derailed by someone’s comments. However, Mediawatch dissected these assertions, revealing a narrative far removed from reality, filled with sheer nonsense.
According to Mediawatch’s investigation, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani purportedly intended to gift three top-notch talents to Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, until the Glazers rejected his takeover offer. The basis for this claim? A tweet by Bild journalist Christian Falk from more than five months ago in May, serving as the improbable groundwork for this evolving saga.
