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Manchester City Owners Close in on Takeover of Indian Super League Club

The owners of Man City are closing in on the acquisition of an Indian Super League team, with negotiations at an 'advanced stage'.

The City Football Group own - in addition to the current Premier League champions - New York City, Melbourne City, Sichuan Jiuniu in China and Uruguayan outfit Club Atletico Torque, as well as holding stakes in Girona and Japan's Yokohama F Marinos.

As reported by Sportsmail, City have been in talks with a number of Indian clubs, with Mumbai City the frontrunners for the takeover.

Speaking in March, City's chief executive Ferran Sorriano confirmed: "We have some interest in some markets and countries where there is a genuine football passion and opportunities, like China, but also India.