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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Prince Abdullah puts Sheffield United sale on hold as Blades eye promotion

A general exterior view of Bramall Lane, home stadium of Sheffield United
Prince Abdullah agreed a £105m sale of Sheffield United to Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy last summer. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

Sheffield United’s owner, Prince Abdullah, has put the sale of the club on hold in the hope of cashing in if Chris Wilder’s side are promoted to the Premier League.

Abdullah agreed a £105m sale to the American investors Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy last summer after relegation, with the English Football League giving approval last week.

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