Mukesh Ambani is unlikely to launch a move for Manchester United – because the club his family want is actually believed to be Arsenal.
The Athletic claim that Ambani is being touted for a move into football very soon.
Yet whilst Manchester United are seeking new ownership as the Glazers look to sell up, Ambani seemingly isn’t going to buy the Red Devils.
It’s stated that Ambani’s son Akash is a huge Arsenal fan and it’s actually the Gunners that the Ambani family would want to purchase.
Whether Stan Kroenke and co would sell Arsenal any time soon remains to be seen.
Their commitment to Arsenal seems to have been strengthened ever since the rather ugly European Super League debacle.
Spotify’s Daniel Ek was interested in buying the club but that came and went, so it’s hard to see Ambani and his family being able to pull off a deal.
Who is Mukesh Ambani?
Arsenal fans will at least enjoy that the family’s love for the Gunners will keep them away from pumping money into Manchester United.
Ambani’s net worth stands at around £90billion, which puts him tenth on the Forbes rich list.
Ambani’s wealth mostly comes from Reliance Industries, which is the largest company in India as measured by revenue.
The 65-year-old started helping his father Dhirubhai run Reliance Industries way back in 1981, with petrochemicals a key part of their business.
Now involved in gas, retail, telecommunications and so much more, Reliance Industries has become a huge conglomerate over the years.
Ambani has taken a keen interest in sport and even owns the Indian Premier League cricket franchise the Mumbai Indians.
The Mirror suggested in November that Ambani is interested in taking over Liverpool with the idea of pumping huge money into the Reds.
That seemingly won’t be happening given the love for Arsenal and reluctance to get involved with other Premier League clubs.
Ambani will now be a name for Arsenal fans to keep tabs on, no doubt hoping that his huge wealth ends up at the Emirates Stadium one day.
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