Shinawatra launches £81.6m City bid
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has moved a step closer to taking control of Manchester City.
Shinawatra today lodged a formal £81.6m bid for the club after weeks of negotiations.
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LIMITED OFFERFormer Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has moved a step closer to taking control of Manchester City.
Shinawatra today lodged a formal £81.6m bid for the club after weeks of negotiations.
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