Villa still courting US billionaire’s £64m takeover

ASTON VILLA are hoping to revive negotiations with American billionaire Randy Lerner regarding a possible takeover of the midlands club.

Villa still courting US billionaire’s £64m takeover
Fri, 28 Jul, 2006 - 01:00
John Curtis

Sources in the United States are indicating there could “still be some legs” in terms of Lerner being interested in buying Villa.

Lerner met with Villa chairman Doug Ellis on Wednesday and it is understood he was upset at the response he received in talks about a potential £64 million (€93 million) deal.

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