Celebrity Manchester United supporter worth £1.5m reveals plan to buy a football club

Manchester United supporter Luke Littler has outlined his aim to buy a football club one day. The darts ace is a big fan of the game and wants to get involved in the future.

The 18-year-old won his first world title last month. He will be eager to get his hands on more trophies down the line.

Manchester United supporter Luke Littler eyes football club

Littler has his sights set on buying his local team Warrington Town. He has said: “It would be an investment for myself in the coming years. I’ve got a local team. Warrington Town, who are in National League North… Maybe that could be an idea for the future.”

The non-league side play in the National League North and came 12th last season. They are currently sat in 22nd place in the relegation zone as they look to stay up.

Celebrity owners in football are becoming more popular these days. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney own Wrexham, whilst Tom Brady is involved in Birmingham City. Littler could become one of the next stars to delve into the sport.

The teenager has earned £1.53million in prize money so far, as per talkSPORT, before sponsorships and other revenue streams. He was born in Runcorn before his family moved to Warrington.

Littler has enjoyed an impressive rise into the world of darts and became the youngest player ever to reach the finals of the World Championships at Ally Pally last year. His nickname is ‘The Nuke’.

Luke Littler’s recent Manchester United visit

Littler has recently paraded the Sid Waddell Trophy around Old Trafford. He also posed for a picture with Sir Alex Ferguson.

After showing off his new trophy at half-time during United’s clash against Brighton and Hove Albion last month, he said: “It was probably one of the best moments of my life and will live with me for ever.

“I was scheduled to parade the trophy before kick-off but Denis Law had passed away. There was an empty seat there where Denis would have sat on matchday. I sat behind Sir Alex Ferguson and was chatting to him for a bit, which was good. It’s one of the best things I have ever done.”

He also had this bit of advice to tell youngsters looking to get into sport: “I just don’t listen to social media — that’s one of the big things. In the football world, it’s totally different. You have to keep your head down. When it’s a darts game, you are on your own. When it’s United, you have a whole team around you, so must stick together.”