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.
— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) November 24, 2022
Very unlikely, but imagine Manchester United x Apple...
Apple, Dubai and Jim Ratcliffe joining forces to buy Manchester United
— () (@LJxmes) November 24, 2022
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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
— Osmond (@UtdOsmond) November 24, 2022
Does that mean we would have MacTominay? pic.twitter.com/BozDitFtAT
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!
— Faz (@planetfaz) November 24, 2022
What else could it mean? #mufc
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.