Oliver Kahn in Talks to Buy Bordeaux

Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is in preliminary talks to purchase the financially troubled French club Bordeaux, currently in the fourth tier of French football with debts of €118 million ($128 million). Discussions were initiated through former Marseille president Jacques-Henri Eyraud, with Kahn confirmed to be in direct contact with Bordeaux president Gérard Lopez. The club was relegated last summer after failing to provide necessary financial guarantees, resulting in its current precarious situation. While Kahn's potential investment and backing remain unclear, Bordeaux's vice-president expressed hopes of learning more about the funding behind the interest. The club is scheduled to meet with creditors on January 15 to seek an extension of its debt freeze. Bordeaux, which has recruited former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, currently holds a position in fourth place with only one promotion spot available.