Turki Alalshikh breaks the internet with social media post about English club after being tipped to become the ‘next Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham’

Saudi sports magnate Turki Alalshikh has sent social media into a frenzy following a surprise post that appeared to hint at a potential investment in an English football club. Known for his transformative influence in the world of boxing, Alalshikh’s latest move has fueled speculation that he could become football’s version of Ryan Reynolds—who, alongside Rob McElhenney, famously revived the fortunes of Wrexham AFC.

Alalshikh, who serves as the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has revolutionized professional boxing by pouring vast sums of money into the sport. His financial influence has helped orchestrate some of the most anticipated matchups in recent memory, including the undisputed heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. His work has even prompted rare cooperation between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren, resulting in blockbuster events that have captivated global audiences.

Beyond promoting mega fights, Alalshikh also owns Ring Magazine and played a key role in securing last year’s historic Fury vs. Usyk fight. He was also instrumental in setting up the highly anticipated clash between British stars Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn.

Having already left a massive imprint on the world of boxing, there are now mounting calls for Alalshikh to bring his vision and financial power into the world of football. Given his track record, many believe he could follow in the footsteps of Reynolds and McElhenney, whose investment in Wrexham has taken the once-sleepy Welsh side on a fairy tale run of successive promotions.

And now, fans believe they have found a major clue about which club Alalshikh might be eyeing—Millwall FC.

The Championship club, based in South East London, posted a nostalgic social media update about their memorable 2017 League One play-off final victory over Bradford City at Wembley. The post caught the attention of Alalshikh, who didn’t just view it—he reposted it with a cryptic comment that included a fire emoji and a lion emoji, the latter clearly referencing Millwall’s iconic nickname, “The Lions.”

That simple post sent Millwall fans into overdrive, sparking widespread speculation that a takeover or investment might be on the horizon. With the club currently in the Championship and aiming to secure a long-awaited return to the Premier League, the involvement of a financial powerhouse like Alalshikh could be game-changing.

One excited fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: “Nearest club to the city of London! The potential & corporate is on another scale if in the right hands.”
Another pleaded: “Legend. Do us a favour mate.”
A third chimed in: “Bring us the ££ brother Turki.”
And in true Millwall fashion, one supporter added: “No one likes us, Turki don’t care, we are Millwall, super Millwall, we are Millwall, from the ArabiaDen.”

Millwall narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs this season, finishing eighth with 66 points. With promotion ambitions still burning and a dedicated fanbase craving success, the timing of Alalshikh’s cryptic post has only intensified the hope that a new era might be on the horizon for the historic London club.

Whether or not the Saudi mogul is seriously considering a move into football ownership remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: Turki Alalshikh has captured the imagination of Millwall supporters and football fans alike.