Ousted Thai prime minister is front runner for buying Manchester City
Deposed Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stolen ahead in the bidding to take over Manchester City after being granted access to the club's accounts, said a London-based daily.
Thaksin's accountants will now complete due diligence before advising their client whether to make a formal bid for the club, said Guardian Limited. Thaksin, who unsuccessfully attempted to buy Liverpool three years ago, was heavily linked with a 100 million pounds bid for City over the weekend. His accountants will now complete due diligence before advising their client whether to make a formal bid for the club. Former City player Ray Ranson had also been linked with a takeover, but senior figures at the club have been reluctant to negotiate with him and have doubts over his ability to raise the necessary funds. Their desire to avoid selling to Ranson appears to leave Thaksin well placed if he does decide to pursue the matter. Thaksin is currently living in London after being ousted from office in a military coup last year. Groups such as Amnesty International criticised Liverpool for entering into negotiations with him previously due to his poor human rights record as prime minister.
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