Speaking at the New Economy Forum in Singapore, Aliko Dangote – Africa’s richest man – commented upon his ambitions to buy Arsenal, as reported by Bloomberg. Dangote, a fan of the north London club, first attempted to take control at the Emirates Stadium in 2010, and spoke again of his desire to own the Gunners in 2015, according to Bloomberg. The Nigerian businessman, estimated to command a net worth of well over $10 billion (around £7.6 billion), has once again reiterated his interest in launching a takeover bid of Arsenal. However, this time he has not ruled out investing in another club should the current owner, Stan Kroenke, refuse to sell. Speaking in Singapore, the...
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