Overview

• Bale’s consortium submitted an initial offer that was rejected by owner Vincent Tan but has persisted in negotiations to secure the club.
• The retired Wales star has highlighted his deep personal connection to Cardiff, citing his upbringing and family ties to the club.
• The club was relegated to League One for the first time since 2003 and has brought in Brian Barry-Murphy as head coach for the upcoming season.
• If successful, Bale plans to leverage his international profile and resources to return the Bluebirds to the Premier League.
• The takeover bid follows a wave of high-profile athlete investments in Welsh football, including Luka Modrić’s recent co-ownership of Swansea City.