Apple shows interest to buy Man United, proposes $5.8bn

US tech giant Apple are reportedly interested in buying Manchester United.

United disclosed earlier in the week that they were ready to start listening to offers for the sale of the club, according to a statement posted on the club’s website.

With United now available, Daily Star UK  has claimed that the world’s largest tech company may be interested in acquiring the club for £5.8billion.

The California-based tech firm has never previously owned a major sports team, but the commercial opportunities provided by United are said to be a primary factor in their interest.