Wolves takeover: Keith Wyness tips US investor for deal ‘very soon’
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has insisted he expects a US investor to launch a minority investment at Wolves “very soon”.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – claimed the deal could be done with a view to a full takeover at a later date.
In an interview with The Telegraph on 27 September, Wolves chairman Jeff Shi revealed the club have spoken with groups about a minority investment and there has been plenty of interest.
Gary O’Neil’s side have been forced to sell several big-name players to ensure they avoid a potential Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) breach, with the likes of Pedro Neto and Max Kilman moving on over the summer.
Wolves have been owned by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International since 2016.
Wolves set for imminent US investment, says Wyness
Wyness claimed the Molineux club could join Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea and more in having US owners.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “I think any investment will come from the US.
“This could be another situation where a minority investor comes in, and then the debate will be whether they get the first right of refusal to buy a bigger stake.
“I wouldn’t be surprised to see another US investor come in for another Premier League club in time.
“Fosun says there’s no intention of selling, but I do believe Wolves will be on the block very soon.”
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