Bob Kraft, billionaire owner of the New England Patriots NFL franchise, was once asked about English football and replied with his own question: 'Why would I buy something without guaranteed income because of relegation?'
Because of that Kraft has not invested, but many rich Americans have and are continuing in increasing numbers.
Promotions for Leeds and Burnley, with Sheffield United favourites from the play-offs, means 12 of the 20 Premier League clubs next season could be US-owned.
This version of 'the Yanks are coming' is causing a little panic among traditionalists who assume that once a voting bloc of 14 (the threshold to change Premier League rules) is reached, all hell will break loose.