Ed Woodward: Man United in talks over Champions League expansion, not European Premier League

Liverpool and Manchester United were reported to be in talks over a breakaway European Premier League, but United have denied it

Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has denied being involved in talks over a breakaway European Premier League, but says the club are part of discussions over an expanded Champions League from 2024 onwards.

United and Liverpool were named in reports on Tuesday as being among the clubs in talks over the new competition, which was said to be backed by American investment bank JP Morgan.