TECH billionaire and the world's SECOND richest man, Elon Musk, is considering a shock takeover swoop for Manchester United, according to reports.
The Glazers revealed in November that they were willing to listen to offers for either a stake in the Premier League giants or an outright purchase.
A number of parties have expressed an interest in buying United, which could be purchased for a world-record price for a sports franchise at £4.5billion, or more.
Interest comes from the Far East, Middle East and United States with Raines Group, the merchant bank, tasked with the sale.
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who happens to be a Man Utd fan, is also keen.
But according to the Daily Mail, Twitter and Tesla owner Musk also LIKES Man Utd.
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Musk, 51, who's worth a reported £157billion, is one of a select few who could afford to buy the Red Devils.
Musk is believed to be monitoring the situation closely following the listing of United.
The South African-born brainbox is wondering if there is an opportunity at Old Trafford that he should not miss.
However, Friday’s deadline for bids is rapidly approaching.
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Musk has previously sent his Twitter followers into a meltdown after claiming he was buying Man Utd.
Elon Musk tweeted last August: "Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome."
When asked if he was being 'serious', the Tesla chief said: "No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter.
"I’m not buying any sports teams.
"Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid."
He added: "Standup is my side-hustle."
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