Source: REUTERS/JASON CAIRNDUFF
[Saba Sports News] Manchester United recently declined
an offer of nearly $7 billion, thereby missing out on the opportunity to become
the most expensive sports club acquisition in history. Following the report,
the British media outlet “Mirror” compiled a list of the top ten most
expensive sports club acquisitions to date. Notably, Chelsea are the only
football club included in the list. Topping the list is the American football
team Washington Commanders, acquired for £5 billion, followed by Chelsea at
£4.4 billion in the second spot. The American football team Denver Broncos
secures the third position with £3.9 billion, while the NBA team Phoenix Suns
ranks fourth at £3.3 billion. The NBA team Milwaukee Bucks takes the fifth spot
with £2.9 billion.