The 31-year-old is poised to spend three weeks at Old Trafford although his opportunity appears to be tied to a commercial deal signed by the club
Saudi Arabia striker Mohammad Al-Sahlawi is reportedly set to hone his World Cup preparations by training with Manchester United.
The 31-year-old has 26 goals in 33 appearances for his country, who will kick off Russia 2018 in the opening match against the host nation in Group A.
Preparations for Juan Antonio Pizzi's side were dealt a blow by Tuesday's 4-0 defeat against Belgium but Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) of Saudi Arabia, tweeted on Wednesday to announce Al Nassr forward Al-Sahlawi would be operating in esteemed company for the next three weeks.
"It was agreed with Manchester United for Mohammed Al-Sahlawi to join for a training programme for three weeks," Al-Sheikh's post read. "May God benefit him."
Reports in Saudi Arabia maintain there is no intention on United's part to make an approach for Al-Sahlawi, who had been criticised for a "decline" in his performance in a Twitter post from Al-Sheikh reacting to the Belgium game.
Earlier this season, the administrator was present at the signing of a strategic partnership between United and GSA, under which the 20-time English champions will help the Saudi body to develop its football industry as part of its "2030 Vision" initiative.
"This relationship is part of an exciting programme we are undertaking to transform sport in Saudi Arabia," he told the club's official website at the time of an agreement that will involve United lending business and sporting expertise to clubs and sporting authorities in the Gulf state.
Rohan77
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fyi, he is the join top scorer during the asian fifa world cup qualifier with 16 goals (the same as robert lewandowski). in terms of quality, with all due to respect, he is below par from the rest of united squad. however from the commercial side, he is like kevin de bruyne in his country, highly sought after and the deal to give him a training session is most likely to boost united presence in KSA which is a very rich country with plenty of oil reserve (well, oil money is a good income for every single team in europe).
Where are you?
godykemanutd
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Yes people may asked what can he offer, well I must say it loud and clear , this guy if joined United, he has a lot to offer, football wise and marketing wise especially. with him as a Manchester United player, the people on Saudi will surely channel their support to United as the such making Manchester United the most supported club in Saudi and it will rise their revenue. in football pitch he can as well contribute a lot depending on how long he is willing to work hard. over the years I have known Mourinho to be a coach that select players that are willing to die for him. so the chances of success for him is 50/50
gals0014
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what can he offer at united?
fyi, he is the join top scorer during the asian fifa world cup qualifier with 16 goals (the same as robert lewandowski). in terms of quality, with all due to respect, he is below par from the rest of united squad. however from the commercial side, he is like kevin de bruyne in his country, highly sought after and the deal to give him a training session is most likely to boost united presence in KSA which is a very rich country with plenty of oil reserve (well, oil money is a good income for every single team in europe).
CR7Donald
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what can he offer at united?
i don't really know man
Jay Paul
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what can he offer at united?
kimdempz
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I don't have your time bro, I prefer to talk to professionals like myself in football
who cares about yr time...fact is fact
kimdempz
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Players he doesn't trust, lol, he wasn't the one who bought De bruyne but all his Chelsea start came under him.. if not for De bruyne's impatience, he'd tearing Midfield apart now with Hazard.. and do you know how many people vying for the right wing with Salah at Chelsea? please try to understand football with prove before you talk
these are the players he had no faith and look at them now....dont try to justify his mistake...t
el-paci
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quality comes from development...u clueless
I don't have your time bro, I prefer to talk to professionals like myself in football
kimdempz
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from not developing players to his style of football, lol, lemme leave you alone cos you're clueless right now
quality comes from development...u clueless
el-paci
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really u must be hurt. but truth hurts what style of soccer he plays the whole world woos
from not developing players to his style of football, lol, lemme leave you alone cos you're clueless right now
el-paci
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I mean it too.....jose m.has no development skills....thats y he likes experience player's...spending money is not development..wake up dude...look at all those young players Jose. m.never trusted are flying high with other team...
Players he doesn't trust, lol, he wasn't the one who bought De bruyne but all his Chelsea start came under him.. if not for De bruyne's impatience, he'd tearing Midfield apart now with Hazard.. and do you know how many people vying for the right wing with Salah at Chelsea? please try to understand football with prove before you talk
Lorenlous
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Is he the Zlatan's replacement?
kimdempz
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lol, lemme leave you to keep ranting... you don't know what to say, I can see.. If experience is not good in football, I'm sure Silva and Fernandinho will be Jobless now.. Do you even know Walker's age when City bought him last season?
really u must be hurt. but truth hurts what style of soccer he plays the whole world woos
el-paci
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I mean it too.....jose m.has no development skills....thats y he likes experience player's...spending money is not development..wake up dude...look at all those young players Jose. m.never trusted are flying high with other team...
lol, lemme leave you to keep ranting... you don't know what to say, I can see.. If experience is not good in football, I'm sure Silva and Fernandinho will be Jobless now.. Do you even know Walker's age when City bought him last season?
kimdempz
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No, I mean it.. it's all yours, go on and read cos I can see you don't know what to say.. A man that help Drogba, Lampard, Morata, Nacho, Lingard, Casemiro, Varane, Callejon, Martial and even Rashford doesn't know how to develop players and even a 31years old for that matter.. Please, think before you talk
I mean it too.....jose m.has no development skills....thats y he likes experience player's...spending money is not development..wake up dude...look at all those young players Jose. m.never trusted are flying high with other team...
el-paci
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lol...never say never....u should read
No, I mean it.. it's all yours, go on and read cos I can see you don't know what to say.. A man that help Drogba, Lampard, Morata, Nacho, Lingard, Casemiro, Varane, Callejon, Martial and even Rashford doesn't know how to develop players and even a 31years old for that matter.. Please, think before you talk
kimdempz
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lol, seems you don't know what to say.. better read the news and leave, I don't know what's their to develop in a 31 years old...
lol...never say never....u should read
el-paci
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pls dont...jose m...will kill yr football too... Jose m.has no clue how to develop a good player
lol, seems you don't know what to say.. better read the news and leave, I don't know what's their to develop in a 31 years old...
kimdempz
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pls dont...jose m...will kill yr football too... Jose m.has no clue how to develop a good player
Vardhman
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Al-Sahlawi was the joint top scorer in the 2018 FIFA world cup qualification with 16 goals along with Lewandowski!
Suzan71011
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Meanwhile manunited players ๐๐๐
loboya
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It is a Good ideal that will surely develop Mohammad Al-Sahlawi striking force. who knows; maybe in the future, Man united might need his services..
quaooma
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emmmm
priscillaa
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Thatโs absolutely not true. Heโs joining Manchester United for a fitness program as preparation for WC2018
OwenOwen
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Its that oil Dez i told ya
Timothyer
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He is just going to use the club facilities
Armstronger
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He is so bad and old
Maxwelle
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Zlatan's replacement? #SahlawiIsRed 10
knackereda
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Carrington bomb scare incoming
Cucot
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we need new manager
om80
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Presently Man u is looking for box to box midfielder and not a forward anymore.
Kelvinslah
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is my first time hearing this name, hope he get his wish granted at united in order to get his space for the world cup.๐๐๐๐
grinbell
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United lost it somewhere during the break
ALiSWaLeHaLi2
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going to arab gulf?...we want any player