East Bengal in talks with Manchester United, others for ownership: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that Kolkata football giants East Bengal, who are struggling financially and on the pitch, are in talks with English Premier League club Manchester United for ownership of the ISL team

In what could be a game-changing move for the struggling East Bengal, EPL giants Manchester United may end up taking the ownership of one of oldest football clubs in the country.

BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is facilitating the deal, told media that negotiations are on with the 'Red Devils' and a few others and a clear picture will emerge in about two weeks.

East Bengal were also talking with with Bangladesh-based conglomerate Bashundhara Group but it did not lead to any deal.

Breaking silence on the issue for the first time, Ganguly on Tuesday, said, "Yes we have spoken to them and others also. It will take 10-12 more days to know who will be the entity.

Asked whether the European football giants are coming as an investor, the Indian cricket icon said: "No no, as an owner."

Ganguly however refused to delve further into it. "It takes some time. First, let it reach a stage then we will make a comment. I will speak only after there's a concrete development," Ganguly said.

Ganguly spoke on the sidelines of a promotional event related to Cycle Pure Agarbathites.