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Since the Glazers put Manchester United up for sale, all eyes have been on those showing an interest in acquiring the Old Trafford outfit. Indian multi-billionaire Mukesh Ambani is the latest to be linked with the Red Devils, and funds will be no issue for the 65-year-old.

Amazon are believed to be amongst those weighing up a potential takeover bid for United, which is music to the ears of supporters. Many have been calling for the Glazers to part ways with the club for years, with fans growing tired of the team failing to compete for trophies since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Thus, the prospect of one of the richest companies in the world taking over is an exciting one. And Ambani would certainly be an interesting candidate to take the reins at the Theatre of Dreams.

The Glazers’ reported asking price of £4billion will be no problem for Ambani given that he has a net worth of £75billion. In comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo is valued at £410million and Lionel Messi is estimated to be worth £490million.

Ambani is a major sports fan and is keen to grow football in his homeland of India, as shown by how he helped to set up the Indian Super League. Thus, he feels that by acquiring a top Premier League club, he could accelerate the country’s interest in the sport there.

Ambani owns the cricket side Mumbai Indians, which he has helped to expand with his investment. And perhaps his experience would set him apart from others if he does decide to pitch his ownership bid to the Raine Group in the coming weeks – who are dealing with the sale of United, having successfully orchestrated the Chelsea takeover earlier this year.