Exclusive: American group ALK Capital in talks to buy Premier League club Burnley - sources


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Arsenal - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - February 2, 2020 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - American sports investment company ALK Capital LLC is in talks to purchase Premier League club Burnley, sources with knowledge of the negotiations have told Reuters.

The move is the latest evidence of renewed interest from American investors in Premier League clubs after reports that West Ham United and Southampton had been approached by potential U.S. owners.

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