With the Premiership clubs expecting bumper television revenues from both domestic and overseas right deals and with the ever increasing merchandising opportunities. There has never been a better time to invest in or take over an English Premiership Club.

Manchester City appear to be next in line, following the lead of Liverpool, West Ham United and Aston Villa who have all succumbed to the lure of foreign funds this season. The City board have have announced to the London Stock Exchange that there are ‘third parties’ interested in investing in the club.

Manager Stuart Pearce will welcome any investment, especially if it allows him to invest in new talent during the summer transfer window.