- Famous faces flocking to British football
- NBA & golf legends could be next
- More investment & documentaries mooted
That is according to Matt Jansen, who spent time on the books at Wrexham during his playing days and once saw a transfer to Old Trafford speculated on. He is now watching on from afar as celebrity investors generate plenty of buzz in British football.
NFL legend Brady is part of the board at Birmingham, while Hollywood actor Reynolds is working alongside Rob McElhenney in North Wales. A number of other famous faces are involved with EFL clubs, with the promise of more takeovers to come.
NBA icon Jordan and golf GOAT Woods boast the personal fortunes required to move into club ownership, and it is claimed that they may be tempted to tread a similar path to Brady and Co – with Jansen talking up deals for United and his former employers at Blackburn.
Jansen, speaking to BettingLounge.co.uk said of more A-list investment and money-spinning documentaries: “I think Tom Brady is a good one. Maybe Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods, people who’ve been at the top of their sport. The number one in their sport will always be impressive, and can relate a little bit more to football than the music industry.
“It could be any club, couldn’t it? But the likes of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods would probably be looking at Liverpool, Chelsea or Man United, those kinds of clubs. They’re that big a star. So is Tom Brady, but Birmingham are really putting their money where their mouth is. I think they’ll be a force this season.
“They could target clubs in the EFL. Look at what Wrexham started and they’ve been a success. It’ll be other people putting it to the likes of Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods, rather than them approaching clubs.
“They’ll see whether it’s worthwhile investing their time. It’s certainly worked for the two at Wrexham, and it’s worked for Tom Brady at the moment. How far it’ll go, who knows?
“I could see them buying Manchester United. The fans are unhappy with Ratcliffe at the minute, and there are protests. You couldn’t put it past somebody like that coming in, and his aura could bring success.
“They’d certainly welcome them at Blackburn. They’re in a bit of a mess with the Venky’s at the moment. It’s a sorry place compared to the great days from Jack Walker’s era when I was playing. It’s fallen quite far, and they’d definitely welcome some positive publicity.
“I’m a big Tiger Woods fan, so for me a documentary of him at Blackburn or Manchester United would beat any before it. Woods is a global superstar and it would certainly be one series I’d be looking forward to. It would be incredible if it happened.”
It has previously been claimed that the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos – two of the richest men on the planet – were sounded out about potential investment in Manchester United, with INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe struggling to win over a sceptical fan base.
