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Birmingham takeover moves step closer with bidder putting cash down within days

Birmingham had a false start this summer when Laurence Bassini promised to takeover only to fail to pay up but Paul Richardson has lodged funds with his lawyers to be paid on Monday

Daily Mirror

Birmingham City's prospective new owners reveal blueprint as they await EFL approval

Blues have been at the centre of a battle for control this year between rival groups fronted by Laurence Bassini and Maxi Lopez and business partner Paul Richardson, but the latter have now paid up and are poised to get the keys to St Andrews

Daily Mirror

Birmingham to confirm takeover in matter of days ending weeks of uncertainty

Birmingham has been at the centre of a behind the scenes battle this year for control with Lawrence Bassini launching a bid and also Maxi Lopez and business partner Paul Richardson too

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A simple tale of Laurence Bassini, Simon Jordan and Birmingham City

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The Guardian - UK

John Eustace set to be named new Birmingham manager despite ownership uncertainty

Birmingham sacked Lee Bowyer on Saturday but despite ongoing uncertainty about the club's ownership situation they are poised to appoint a new manager for the forthcoming season

Daily Mirror

Lee Bowyer sacked by Birmingham amid takeover uncertainty

The club cited poor results as their reason for the decision.

The Independent UK

Birmingham speak to other takeover groups as Laurence Bassini's exclusivity ends

Laurence Bassini failed to put down a lump sum and deposit to complete his buy-out by the end of June and now the club's Far East owners are ready to open negotiations with other groups

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Laurence Bassini identifies next Birmingham manager ahead of St Andrew's visit

EXCLUSIVE: Laurence Bassini is hoping to take control of Birmingham this week and is considering other options to manager the team which has put current boss Lee Bowyer's job in jeopardy

Daily Mirror

Laurence Bassini faces make or break deadline to complete Birmingham takeover

The EFL fixtures are out on Thursday but Birmingham remain in limbo as Laurence Bassini is yet to pay for his proposed initial 21% stake

Daily Mirror

Birmingham takeover takes fresh twist despite Laurence Bassini's timely expectations

Ex-striker Maxi Lopez, who represented the likes of Barcelona and AC Milan in his playing days, is part of a consortium interested in purchasing the Championship club

Daily Mirror

Controversial ex-Watford owner makes Birmingham City promise ahead of proposed £35m deal

Laurence Bassini, who has served a three-year ban from football and twice been made bankrupt, has given a revealing interview as he looks to buy the Championship club

Daily Mirror

Argentine star offered chance to help run Birmingham if buys into troubled club

Birmingham are in sliding down the Championship under boss Lee Bowyer who has admitted he is in the dark about future plans at the Chinese owned club whose hierarchy are speaking to potential investors

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