Thierry Henry confirms Spotify CEO takeover offer to Arsenal owners
Club’s American owners dismiss talk of a sale backed by Arsenal greats Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira
04 May 2021 - 18:20
Bengaluru — Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek has contacted Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s family to make an offer to buy the Premier League club but a takeover could be drawn out, former France international Thierry Henry said.
Ek said last week he had secured the funds to buy Arsenal, valued at $2.8bn, according to Forbes. British media reported Arsenal greats Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira were backing Ek’s bid...
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