Will Ferrell has already declared love for Premier League amid Leeds United investment talk

It is fair to say Hollywood A-lister Will Ferrell has been fascinated with the Premier League and English football for some time. The Anchorman, Elf and Step Brothers, who is reportedly buying a "large stake" in Leeds United, has attended several matches in this country in recent years.

The Anchorman actor was spotted sharing a joke with Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds and former England international David Beckham during the FA Trophy Final between Bromley and Wrexham at Wembley in May 2022. He also made regular appearances at Soccer Aid.

Ferrell, the co-owner of Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer Franchise, is close pals with Wrexham owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. He made an appearance in their hit documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham' in 2023.

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Ferrell appeared on Sky Sports last year, with fans enjoying his cameo ahead of Manchester City's clash with Aston Villa. He said he watched a "fair amount" of football and denied being a Chelsea supporter.

"I have to say I don't really have a side over here, I just enjoy following all the storylines and it's obviously a very good league," he said. "I'm going to go out on a limb and say there's some really good teams and players here."

It emerged overnight that Ferrell has reportedly bought a large stake in United as the Championship club prepare for the play-offs. The Whites are potentially three matches away from sealing a Premier League return.

Anchorman, Elf and Step Brothers actor Ferrell is poised to be unveiled as a shareholder at the Elland Road club in the coming days, according to The Sun. The report says the 56-year-old has pumped a large sum of money into the Whites, who are owned by 49ers Enterprises, the strategic arm of NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers, after falling in love with English football.

The American, who has an estimated net worth of £127m, is poised to join the likes of golf stars Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and Hollywood legend Russell Crowe as an investor in United.