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This is an archive article published on July 21, 2010

Indian may buy premier club Blackburn

Mumbai entrepreneur Saurin Shah may buy out English Premiership club...

The prospect of little-known Mumbai entrepreneur Saurin Shah buying out Blackburn Rovers is gathering ground with the English Premier League club chief John Williams confirming negotiations but refusing to name the potential buyer.

According to reports,Mumbai-based Shah,a nephew of Indian Cricket Board8217;s top official Niranjan Shah,is close to buying out Blackburn Rovers in a deal worth between 35 and 45 million pounds.

Club chairman Williams confirmed that negotiations with a potential buyer is on.

8220;Obviously we are aware of fresh impetus with regards to the potential sale of the club,with at least one potential new buyer being identified,8221; Williams was quoted as saying by 8216;Lancashire Telegraph8217;.

Another report in the same newspaper,however,claimed that the negotiations were in an early stage.

8220;Negotiations are ongoing with the little-known Mumbai entrepreneur but the process of due diligence 8211; opening up the accounts 8211; has not been reached,8221; the report said.

8220;Saurin Shah is not on the brink of completing a Blackburn Rovers takeover. The reports were premature as talks continue over the club8217;s future,8221; it said.

 

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