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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote admits he still holds an interest in purchasing stake in Arsenal, and says the club need a change of direction. The Nigerian cement tycoon is life long Arsenal fan and has held an interest in buying stake for quite some time now.
He once baulked at the asking price but vows to eventually return with the necessary funds. Reports in ESPN quote Dangote as saying this:
“They are doing well, but they need another strategic direction.”
“They need more direction than the current situation, where they just develop players and sell them.”
He went on to comment about earlier discussions held about purchasing stake in the club, but says the asking prices were way too high. At the moment, American businessman Stan Kroenke holds a 67 percent stake in Arsenal, while Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s company Red and White Holdings, has 30 percent.
Dangote says his plans for a new and improved oil refinery will supply him with the neccesary funds to make an improved offer.
“There were a couple of us who were rushing to buy, and we thought with the prices then, the people who were interested in selling were trying to go for a kill,” he said.
“When we get this refinery on track, I will have enough time and enough resources to pay what they are asking for.”
I’m not sure how closely Mr. Dangote has been following Arsenal recently, but the habit of selling their top players has been discontinued for the past two seasons. Still, gooners will be interested to see what the future holds for Arsenal should Dangote enter the fray with his lumps of cash.
He seems to have a deep concern and interest in Arsenal which only bodes well for the club.
What do you think gooners? Do you want to see Dangote take over ownership of Arsenal?
Must say, worries me!!!!!!!