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Football icon and broadcaster Gary Lineker has reportedly been offered a staggering £1 million to pen his autobiography, with the deal being spearheaded by the same publishing powerhouse behind Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir Spare. But despite the hefty offer, sources say Lineker isn’t sold, calling the figure “derisory.”
According to The Mail on Sunday, the former England striker was approached by Penguin Random House, the publishers who helped Prince Harry dominate headlines with his no-holds-barred life story. The publishing house is said to believe that Lineker, known for his frank opinions both on and off the pitch, could deliver a similarly impactful narrative, combining sports legacy with personal insight and political candour.
But insiders claim that Lineker’s camp didn’t take the offer seriously, despite its million-pound allure. “Gary’s team were pretty sniffy about the opening offer, even though it’s a million pounds,” a source revealed. “There was a view that it was derisory. Everyone knows what a stir Prince Harry’s book made, so they were interested. Gary is outspoken when he wants to be, so it could be the perfect combination.”
The former England captain and Match of the Day host hasn’t ruled out the possibility entirely, but it appears he’s reluctant to open the door fully into his private life, at least not for that price. Sources suggest that if Lineker does move forward with a book, it might focus more on his footballing achievements and his later career in broadcasting, rather than wade into deeply personal territory.
Known for his sharp wit on social media and his willingness to speak out on major issues, from refugee rights to government policies, Lineker has become more than just a football pundit in recent years. His outspoken views have drawn both praise and controversy, most notably when he was temporarily taken off air by the BBC over a politically charged tweet in 2023.
With such a storied career, spanning World Cups, golden boots, Walkers crisp adverts, and decades as the face of the BBC’s football coverage, it’s no surprise publishers are eager to get his story in print. But for now, it looks like the ball is firmly in Gary’s court.
Whether he takes the shot or not, one thing’s for certain: if Lineker ever decides to lift the lid, his story is guaranteed to cause a stir.
