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This Manchester United tweet had fans thinking a star signing was on the way

All was not as it seemed.
All was not as it seemed. All was not as it seemed.

The number seven shirt at Manchester United is a sacred thing, with legends such as David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Eric Cantona all making the number their own.

So when United tweeted this, fans initially thought a new chapter might be about to be written in the history of the club.

But the tweet was not in reference to a new signing, instead announcing “The Ultimate Hospitality Experience” for fans on match days.

So, not a 30-goals-a-season striker then.

Unsurprisingly, at first glance a few United fans thought it might be a new signing.

Antoine Griezmann was for a short time linked with a move to Old Trafford, but it looks as though interest in the deal for the Atletico Madrid and France forward has cooled.

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann (Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport)
(Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport)

Now, while a great match day experience might be nice for the fans, they’d probably much rather have another legendary number seven to watch.

Beckham was worthy of the shirt…

…Ronaldo became a club legend in it…

…and Cantona helped United become the giant they are today.

Could a great hospitality experience write its name into United history? Unlikely.