Waching daily Mar 29 2018

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 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.