Apple is interested in acquiring Manchester United for £6 billion in a deal that would make the Red Devils the richest club in the world. The California-based firm is the world’s largest technology company and may be ready to add United to its portfolio as it weighs whether or not to buy the Glazers.
The Glazers have had a majority stake in United since 2005, but made headlines on Tuesday night when they announced they would be “exploring strategic opportunities” for the club and that selling it is an option.
The news was welcomed by the Old Trafford faithful and the current American owners regularly face the wrath of protests from fans, with many blaming them for the club’s decline over the past decade.
They were one of many parties mentioned by Cristiano Ronaldo in his controversial revealing interview with Piers Morgan, as the Portugal captain claimed they don’t care about the club or the sport in general.
Attention has already begun to focus on who could wrest the club from the Glazers and Apple has expressed interest, according to the daily star.
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The Glazers will speak with interested parties over the next month before putting together a list of preferred buyers.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is another expected to be interested in what would be one of the biggest trade deals in recent British history.
United are not the only Premier League club up for sale, as Liverpool’s owners FSG are putting the Anfield side on the market.
The latest developments follow the Chelsea sale earlier this year with Todd Boehly’s Clearlake Capital group taking over from Roman Abramovich.
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