Bahrain royal household trying to spend money on English membership with two Prem potentials
The Bahrain Royal Family want to spend money on English soccer.
The rulers of the Middl East nation are eager to personal a big stake in both a Premier League membership or one of many greater Championship outfits. A delegation representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, which is located between Qatar and north-east Saudi Arabia, have been over in England final weekend.
They have been company of Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi house owners for the Treble holders’ 1-1 league draw towards Chelsea. There isn’t any suggestion they’re becoming a member of forces with the Etihad hierarchy however the go to is seen as step one in the direction of them turning into concerned within the English sport.
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Brentford are one potential goal after their Danish boss Thomas Frank admitted this weekend that the Premier League strugglers will likely be up on the market in the summertime – at round £400million.
Everton, ought to the proposed 777 takeover at Goodison Park collapse, are one other of the top-flight golf equipment who might be on market. And a number of Championship sides, together with Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday, would welcome new monetary funding.
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Whether the Bahrain Royal Family wish to purchase a membership outright or merely maintain a stake – as they’ve in French second-tier aspect Paris FC since 2020 – is determined by what choices can be found.
Bahrain has a robust historical past of investing into world sporting occasions. It has been a part of the Formula One circuit for nearly 20 years – and is presently internet hosting the ultimate pre-season apply classes forward of subsequent Saturday’s Bahrain Grand Prix opener.
And final month on the Bahrain Darts Masters, teenage arrows sensation Luke Littler secured his debut PDC victory. Golf, tennis and snooker tournaments additionally characteristic often on the Bahrain sporting calendar.
