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| News about Apple bid to buy Manchester United |
According to a report from the UK, Apple CEO Tim Cook is keen to take over Manchester United, one of the UK's most famous and successful sports clubs.
And the British Daily Star reported that Apple plans to spend $ 6.9 billion to buy the English Premier League team, the most famous team in the league and the home of Beckham’s debut. famous for the first time.
According to the newspaper, the current owners are the Glazer family, who are believed to be American billionaires. The Glazer family originally wanted $9.9 billion but ultimately chose to sell the club to the highest bidder.
The newspaper said that Apple is among the companies keen to discuss a possible deal to buy the club. He said Cook was keen to explore the unspecified opportunities the acquisition of Manchester United could offer the company. He will hold talks with the bank that will oversee the operation.
The “Daily Star” also said that Apple may allocate funds for the construction of the new stadium, especially since the current Old Trafford stadium for Manchester United will be renovated and the club’s owners have recently repaired and restored it, or a new stadium is being built. between sites.
Neither Apple nor the Manchester United chairman commented on the newspaper's report, which did not include any attribution or sources.
If the reports are accurate and the deal goes through, it would be Apple's first acquisition of a sports team, but it's best known for the fictional series team Ted Lasso. He recently used the Ted Lasso character to promote the World Cup.
Apple TV+ recently significantly expanded its football coverage by signing a deal with the NFL, which replaces the English Premier League.