Abramovich, Glazers & Kroenke, the millionaires & billionaires who own PL clubs

Newcastle United are ready to shake up the Premier League as a Saudi-led consortium closes in on a mega £300million takeover to replace Mike Ashley.

Here are the main backers of the other teams in the Premier League...

Arsenal – Stan Kroenke

The American property tycoon has few fans in North London, with protesters dismayed that their club ‘feels like an investment vehicle’. Kroenke assumed majority control in 2011 and also owns the LA Rams NFL team.

Chelsea – Roman Abramovich

Arriving in 2003, the Russian was the first foreign billionaire to pour his money into the Premier League. Close to president Vladimr Putin, Abramovich made his fortune in oil and gas in the 1990s.

Leicester – Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha

Top became Foxes chairman after his father tragically died in a helicopter crash outside the club’s stadium in 2018. The Thai family made their millions in duty free in their homeland.

Liverpool – John Henry

The American, who also owns the Boston Red Sox, bought the Reds in 2010. Has been forced into U-turns over ticket prices and more recently the furloughing of staff

Manchester City – Sheikh Mansour

The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates –a Saudi ally- has presided over four league titles in 12 years since taking over from disgraced Thai PM Thaskin Shinawatra. Questions over human rights abuses still dog the regime.

Manchester United – The Glazers

The American family used around £660m of debt to finance the purchase of United, making the club responsible for its repayment. In February, £11.4m was paid out to shareholders – with the vast majority to the owners.

Tottenham – Joe Lewis

The absentee owner has kept a low profile since buying out Alan Sugar in 2001. Owns over 200 companies, including energy companies, restaurants and luxury properties.