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Way back in May last year we speculated about the tycoons who could take charge at Aston Villa , one of those was Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle.

The Californian-based multinational computer technology firm was founded by Ellison, the fifth richest person in the world.

He is a well known sports fanatic and has in the past been rumoured to have been seen at Villa Park .

With a $56 billion wealth, buying and transforming the fortunes of Villa would require mere small change.

It's the latest in a long line of ownership rumours, the latest being the Chinese links earlier in the week.

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The Sun are today reporting that Oracle are in advanced talks with Villa Chairman Steve Hollis, if true it would be a takeover that would send waves through British football.

Who is Larry Ellison?

NAME : Larry Ellison

WORTH : $56 billion

TAKEOVER TALK : Ellison, 69, is a super-rich American with a strong interest in sports. Forbes ranked him as the fifth richest man in the world in 2014.

He is CEO of the Californian-based Oracle Corporation, a multinational computer technology firm. He loves movies, and even made a cameo appearance in the 2010 smash Iron Man 2 - but sport is his one true passion, including yacht racing.

A GOOD BET? Ellison is a born winner who was reportedly spotted at the crucial 3 - 1 Villa victory over Hull. His BMW Oracle Racing team enjoyed success in the America’s Cup in February 2010.

He owns many exotic cars, including an Audi R8 and a McLaren F1, but his favourite is the Acura NSX - which he is known to give away to friends as gifts.

He is also a licensed pilot who owns several aircraft.

Bust-up

More details have emerged about the boardroom bust-up which has blown a hole in Aston Villa's relegation recovery plans.

Villa are reeling after new directors David Bernstein and Sir Mervyn King quit just days after Villa's demotion to the Championship was confirmed.

It is now being reported that the duo took the decision to walk-out after an email exchange criticising the Randy Lerner was leaked to the owner.