Nigerian technology entrepreneur and billionaire, Dozy Mmobuosi, is ‘closing in on a £90m takeover of British football club, Sheffield United.’
Mmobuosi whose net-worth is about £7bn, is now the subject of the EFL’s owners’ and directors’ test, but no problems have been flagged so far.
The Blades are currently pushing for promotion back to the Premier League this season despite being hit by a transfer embargo last month, amid financial difficulties.
The club’s embargo, which prevents them from buying a player for the next 18 months unless they win promotion, was imposed because the Blades failed to keep up payment installment on signings.
This included payments to Liverpool for forward Rhian Brewster, who was signed in October 2020 for £23.5m but has failed to live up to expectations or his price tag.
The American Henry Mauriss was close to buying the club last year only for the takeover to collapse after he failed the EFL’s test.
However, The Times reports that the latest bid from Dozy Mmobuosi for the club is much more viable.