Exclusive: American bankers eye Leicester Tigers takeover

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 28: A general view of the stadium with empty seats following the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road on March 28, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Baylis for Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

LEICESTER Tigers are the target for a group of wealthy American businessmen interested in investing in a Premiership club.
It is not the first time this year that an English rugby club have been targeted by an American consortium.
In January, Saracens said they were in talks with MSD Capital, an American private investment firm, about buying a significant £20m stake before club owner Nigel Wray decided against the move.
American wealth management firms believe the time is right to step up investing in rugby, with some clubs financially struggling because of coronavirus.
New York-based MVM ...

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