Manchester United are almost certain to be the most expensive Premier League takeover of all time. The Glazers have finally put the club up for sale, with Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe leading the race to take over. The expected amount for the winning bid is between £6 and £7 billion, as things stand.
While United are still in the process of receiving bids, the process of completion will take time. In this article, we will take a look at the five most expensive Premier League takeovers to date.
Let’s discover the Top 5 most expensive Premier League takeovers of all time:
5. 2008: Sheikh Mansour for Manchester City, £210 million
Prior to the Etihad takeover, City were nowhere close to their current success. Their new owners have pumped an incredible amount of money into the club to make them the best in England, while also being one of the best-run clubs in the world as well.
4. 2021: PIF for Newcastle, £300m
Saudi Arabia’s PIF acquired Newcastle United in 2021, making them the richest owners in football. However, they haven’t splurged the cash, and have instead opted for some very smart recruits. As a result, they are pushing to qualify for the Champions League only a year after the takeover.
3. 2008: Stan Kroenke for Arsenal, £731 million
Stan Kroenke bought out Alisher Usmanov’s Arsenal shares at £1.8 billion, after being involved with the club since 2008. They were unable to mount a title challenge since their 2003/04 Invincibles season, and have now emerged in the race to win the league again.
2. 2005: Glazer family for Manchester United, £790 million
Until very recently, Manchester United’s 2005 takeover by the Glazers was the most expensive Premier League takeover of all time. While there was a lot of success under Sir Alex Ferguson, the departure of the legendary manager saw the club fall from grace and endure a six-year wait for silverware between 2017 and 2023. With the Glazers putting United up for sale again, they could soon be number one on the list.
1. 2022: Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital for Chelsea, £4 billion
After Russia invaded Ukraine, Roman Abramovich was compelled to sell his cherished Chelsea. Todd Boehly, the owner of LA Dodgers, and Clearlake Capital emerged as the victors in the bidding competition, and they have subsequently made substantial investments in the club. They have recruited Graham Potter to replace Thomas Tuchel and have also made significant expenditures on new players to guide the club’s future progress.
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2022: Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital for Chelsea, £4 billion
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