China's richest man is ready to add to the boardroom intrigue at Southampton with a takeover bid.
The move could see Nicola Cortese returning to his role as the clubs executive chairman.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino was demanding talks with Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr last night as the dust settles on Corteses departure on Wednesday night.
But Pochettino is believed to be aware of interest from Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin, boss of the Dalian Wanda group, who could make the Saints the richest club in the Premier League.
Wangs property development company is worth £19billion and his own personal fortune around half that figure. Now, Wang, 59, wants to break into English football to add to the companys incredible portfolio and is believed to be lining up a £175million bid for Saints that current owner and chairwoman Liebherr is ready to accept.
Negotiations are thought to have already begun and, if the deal goes ahead, it could make Saints arguably the richest club in England and almost certainly herald the return of Cortese,
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From the Mirror.
I am 99.9% sure this rumour is from a Saints forum which they pretty much completely made up.
Journalism.