Apple May Or Mayn't Buy Manchester United — But Fans Are Going Gaga Already
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook reportedly wants to buy the Manchester United football club and fans cannot be happier about it — but is there more to the story?
What Happened: The Cupertino-based tech giant is interested in buying Premier League club Manchester United at a whopping £5.8billion, according to Daily Star.
The club’s current owner, the Glazers, wanted £8.25 billion ($9.97 billion) for the team but have decided to sell to the highest bidder, and Apple bosses have reportedly expressed an interest in discussing a potential deal.
However, the report has been refuted by MacRumors, which cites a source familiar with the matter saying no such plans are on the horizon.
Apple did not respond immediately to Benzinga's request for comment.
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Why It’s Important: If Apple does make a deal, it will make Manchester United the richest club in the world— a potential outcome that hasn’t eluded the fans.
Being reported that Apple are interested in buying Man Utd. They're currently worth around $2.3 trillion and would make Utd by far the richest club in the world, IF it happens.
Very unlikely, but imagine Manchester United x Apple...
— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) November 24, 2022
Apple, Dubai and Jim Ratcliffe joining forces to buy Manchester United
— () (@LJxmes) November 24, 2022
Manchester United new logo after been bought by Apple Inc. #Apple #iTrafford #ManUtd #Ronaldo #ororo pic.twitter.com/c4bAAYUeIN
— Daniel Ejirimoh (@Chrisdano) November 24, 2022
Apple buys Manchester United
Does that mean we would have MacTominay? pic.twitter.com/BozDitFtAT
— Osmond (@UtdOsmond) November 24, 2022
Apples Manchester United gonna reveal new signings in their yearly events pic.twitter.com/i46bK1e4tj
— Breezy (@BreezyUTD) November 24, 2022
Apple buying Manchester United. Meaning iTrafford. Meaning wireless charger Fc. Meaning contactless football. Meaning air drop balls into the box. Meaning FaceTime press conferences. MagSafe Midfield!
What else could it mean? #mufc— Faz (@planetfaz) November 24, 2022
While Apple has no experience owning a football club the size of United, the company has been showing keen interest in pushing sports content. Apple is reportedly at loggerheads with Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) over the NFL Sunday Ticket deal.
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