Bergkamp, Kuyt and Larsson 'in process' of English football club takeover

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A former Premier League boss is also on board
A former Premier League boss is also on board

DENNIS BERGKAMP, Dirk Kuyt and Henrik Larsson are in the process of buying an English football club.

The trio of ex-players are eyeing a side in either League One or League Two, according to football agent Rob Jansen.

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Dennis Bergkamp is part of a group of ex-pros looking to buy an English clubCredit: Getty
Henrik Larsson would also be appointed manager according to football agent Rob Jansen
Henrik Larsson would also be appointed manager according to football agent Rob JansenCredit: Getty

Bergkamp has previously discussed his desire to buy a team in League One.

The Arsenal legend now looks a step closer to realising that dream alongside Kuyt and Larsson.

Jansen has revealed the group will take a hands on approach if they are successful with their takeover bid.

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Celtic icon Larsson would be installed as manager under their plans.

Meanwhile, Bergkamp would oversee the academy after holding roles within the Ajax youth system since retiring.

Jansen also confirmed the involvement of Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman.

He told the KieftJansenEgmondGijp podcast: "We are in the process of buying a club in England. I’m not allowed to say which club yet.

"I can say which group we will do it with. Ronald Koeman, Dennis Bergkamp, ​​Henrik Larsson and Dirk Kuyt.

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"We are now looking at League Two or League One. We do this with some people around us and we also have the financiers. It doesn’t have to be in London.

"The plan is to manage the football club in the broadest sense of the word. So, the way we think it should be. Training, hospitality, merchandising, marketing, everything. We have a group, and maybe one or two more will join.

"The names I mention will also do a certain job within the club. Henrik Larsson would like to become a head coach. Bergkamp will set up the academy. And Koeman also comes over to do his things."

Larsson has managerial experience in his native Sweden, including two spells at former club Helsingborgs.

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His last coaching role came under Koeman at Barcelona between 2020 and 2021.

As for Koeman, he began a second tenure as Netherlands boss last year and is currently contracted until 2026.

Ex-Liverpool forward Kuyt is also a manager, having taken over second tier Belgian side Beerschot in December.

Back in 2019, though, he was linked with a surprise move to buy Bolton, although a takeover never materialised.

Dirk Kuyt is partnering Bergkamp and Larsson in their takeover plans
Dirk Kuyt is partnering Bergkamp and Larsson in their takeover plansCredit: Getty
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman is also set to join the group, says Jansen
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman is also set to join the group, says JansenCredit: Getty

Ciaran Wiseman

Liverpool FC, Celtic, Arsenal, Ronald Koeman, Henrik Larsson, Dennis Bergkamp

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