Charlton Athletic Set to Release Statement Amid Takeover Talk

Charlton Athletic are preparing to make an announcement after reports of a takeover by a Dubai-based group
Charlton Athletic are preparing to release a statement this afternoon amid rumors that the club are about to be bought by a Middle East consortium.

Some news sources are reporting that a deal has already been done, with 'Dubai-based investors' set to be the new owners.

Charlton, who dropped out of the Premier League in 2007, were forced to sell several player over the summer, with Chris Iwelumo, Marcus Bent, Madjid Bougherra and Amdy Faye all leaving the club.

© Guardian News & Media 2008
Published: 10/10/2008
 
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