With Sir Jim Ratcliffe seemingly poised to take over the day-to-day running of Manchester United, we have decided to compare his wealth to owners of other English clubs.

Considering that most teams struggle to make a profit, you do need to have more money than sense to invest in elite football.

There are various reasons why multi-billionaires decide to pour resources into such clubs. Prestige is certainly a major factor. Being a custodian of a world-renowned team does offer certain benefits.

Press the next page as we rank the 5 wealthiest owners in the Premier League (as of October 2023).