The Walker Family Trust, which has controlled the club since the death of Rovers’ benefactor Sir Jack Walker in 2000, has granted the consortium a period of due diligence ahead of a possible offer.
Rothschilds, the club’s financial advisers, are assisting in talks over the reported £67 million bid.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung is expected to firm up his £50 million bid to buy newly promoted Birmingham City this week.
The billionaire has already had his representatives visit St Andrew's and inspect the club's finances.
Submitted by Matthew Glendinning on Mon, 18/06/2007 - 09:47
Blackburn Rovers could become the fourth Premier League club to fall into American hands following interest from a consortium led by Daniel Williams, a Lancashire-born, American-based businessman.
