Colchester confirm ‘detailed’ sale talks amid Terry linkImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, John Terry played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups for EnglandPublished14 minutes agoColchester United say “detailed discussions” are ongoing following reports a consortium including former Chelsea and England defender John Terry is in talks to take over the League Two club.Chairman and owner Robbie Cowling mentioned, however, that the club were “not in a position to comment on any specific individuals or companies involved” after it was revealed by the Sun, external that the Terry group had submitted a £14m offer.
“Further details will only be shared once a transaction has been fully completed and all formalities have been concluded,” Cowling mentioned in a statement.
“In the meantime, my focus remains on ensuring that any decision regarding the future ownership of the club is the right one for Colchester United, its supporters, and its long-term success.”
The club were put up for sale in the first half of last year, but a deal with the US-based Lightwell Sports Group fell through in June.
In January, they were in talks with Sports Alpha Capital, a consortium whose members included ex-AC Milan and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato, but that fell through the following month.
