Apple has expressed interest in paying $5.8 billion to purchase Manchester United.

Apple, a major US technology company, is apparently in the running to purchase Manchester United of the Premier League. In a statement released earlier this week, United revealed that one of the largest football clubs in the world is essentially up for sale. The biggest tech firm in the world, Apple, may be interested in buying the club for £5.8 billion, according to a Daily Star article. Although the internet company from California has never before owned a significant sports team, it is believed that United commercial prospects are the main driver of their interest. Any potential offer would surpass the £4.25 billion fee a group led by Todd Boehly paid for Chelsea earlier this year to become the most expensive purchase of a football club in history. Cook, CEO is just the latest in a line of high profile individuals who have shown an interest in taking charge at Old Trafford. Twitter CEO Elon Musk has also expressed interest in taking over the club.