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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Matt Hughes

Three leading Prem clubs in talks with overseas investors on eve of rugby union season

View of The Stoop from low down on the pitch
As the closest Prem club to central London, Harlequins are attracting interest despite recent struggles on the pitch. Photograph: Andrew Fosker/Shutterstock

Harlequins, Northampton and Gloucester are attracting serious interest from overseas investors with Prem Rugby entering an expansionist phase before its first season as a closed league begins on Friday.

A source with knowledge of the discussions disclosed that there have been approaches from several high-net-worth individuals from the United States and the Middle East, as well as consumer brands whose interest has been piqued by Red Bull’s takeover at Newcastle last year.

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