Thaksin Sinawatra, former prime minister of The club leases the City of Sinawatra faces competition from Ray Ranson, the former 30/04/07 Financial Times 20
Thaksin Sinawatra, former prime minister of Thailand, is thought to have tabled an offer for Manchester City worth about £80m. The club leases the City of Manchester stadium from Manchester City Council, paying rent based on turnover. The club has debts of about £60m, including £24m owed to board directors, as well as stadium-related and lease debt. Sinawatra faces competition from Ray Ranson, the former Manchester City player, who put in a revised offer for the club last week. 30/04/07 Financial Times 20
