CONOR MCGREGOR has revealed he’s critical about making an attempt to purchase Chelsea Football Club.
Earlier this week the MMA celebrity tweeted that he was placing ahead a £1.5billion bid for the West London outfit.
Many felt McGregor’s proposal was in jest as he’s identified for bravado on social media.
But the Irishman has now confirmed he’s unquestionably concerned about buying Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.
And he additionally threw his hat within the ring for future purchases of Manchester United and Celtic.
Responding to hypothesis about whether or not or not he’ll attempt to purchase Chelsea, McGregor tweeted: “I don’t converse in jest. I’m exploring this, as I mentioned.
“Celtic from Dermot Desmond, Manchester United from the Glaziers, and now the just lately up on the market Chelsea soccer membership. All being explored.
“A football franchise purchase is in my future make no mistake about it.”
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McGregor’s £1.5bn bid is regarded as a manner off the £3bn Abramovich is asking for.
However, a proper supply from the UFC man is regarded as rather more than what he claimed on social media.
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According to Sky, McGregor’s administration firm Paradigm Sports is working intently with McGregor Sports & Entertainment and Empowerment IP Capital – which is headed up by sports activities financier Stephen Duval.
And there are additionally stories McGregor’s consortium are speaking with a serious international asset administration firm – who might present the backing to finance a deal of this magnitude.
A variety of bidders are regarded as concerned about securing Chelsea from Abramovich.
Moneyball genius Billy Beane is one businessperson eyeing up a transfer for the membership as a part of an organization.
Michael Rubin, proprietor of sports activities merchandise group Fanatics, can be although to be concerned about bidding for the membership.
And it was reported earlier this week that Todd Boehly, part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the LA Lakers, is liaising with Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss over a possible bid.
Meanwhile, stories earlier this week said Abramovich flew on a non-public jet to Turkey to probably focus on the sale with Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak.
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The £48.7million luxurious 2019 Gulfstream G650ER plane – considered one of six in his fleet – flew from Moscow and briefly landed in Istanbul earlier than heading to Turkish capital Ankara.
Bayrak claims that he has been locked in negotiations with Abramovich over shopping for the Premier League membership and insists he’s ‘in the negotiation phase for the signatures’.
Meanwhile, SunSport completely revealed Abramovich might have purchased Arsenal earlier than he bought Chelsea – solely to be mistakenly informed the Gunners weren’t on the market.
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