Ex-Premier League striker Victor Anichebe set to complete EFL club takeover

Ex-Premier League striker Anichebe's consortium is in advanced talks to buy League One club Bromley, who have struggled in their first season at the level.

Victor Anichebe, the former Everton, Sunderland and West Brom striker, is closing in on a takeover of League One club Bromley. The 38-year-old's consortium is in final negotiations with current owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves to complete the deal.

Bromley have endured a difficult first campaign in the third tier following back-to-back promotions from the National League. Manager Andy Woodman was sacked on October 22 after five-and-a-half years in charge, with the club bottom of League One on nine points from 13 matches and a goal difference of minus 20. They have failed to win any of their three matches since Woodman's departure.

Anichebe retired from playing in 2018 and has since moved into business through his Lumira Group, a holding company investing in sport, education, healthcare and infrastructure across the UK. He was previously linked with a takeover of non-league Gateshead. The former Nigeria international made over 200 Premier League appearances, scoring 27 goals across his spells in England.