VILLA SET FOR RUSSIAN REVOLUTION?


By Ryan Ghee
September 20 2005

Aston Villa have confirmed that they have received a 'preliminary approach' from a mystery consortium to buy the club. Reports over the weekend had suggested that a Russian consortium is planning a £60m bid to take over at Villa Park. Although there hasn't been an official offer as yet, a Villa statement confirmed that there have been early talks.

An Aston Villa statement on the stock exchange read, "The board has received a preliminary approach which could lead to an offer for the club. Shareholders will be updated of any further developments."

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