From Qatar to Elon Musk, Man United sale rumors grow

Published February 14, 2023 8:15 AM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The race is on to buy Manchester United and it will take deep pockets to meet an estimated price of $6 billion. No wonder the oil rich state of Qatar is being so heavily linked with a bid and Elon Musk’s name refuses to go away despite the Tesla owner saying he was joking when he wrote on Twitter last year about his intention to swoop in for the Premier League club. Only one potential buyer has gone public so far. The billionaire owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS has announced his intention to bid.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.