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Everton cult hero with huge net worth sees takeover fall through at final hour

It's the second club the former Everton striker has been linked with…

By Mark Whiley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:29 AM

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Former Everton forward Victor Anichebe has reportedly seen a takeover bid for Bromley collapse at the final hour.
Anichebe's African consortium had held extensive takeover negotiations with Bromley owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves.
The failed bid follows an earlier unsuccessful attempt by Anichebe to acquire non-league club Gateshead.

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Former Everton striker Victor Anichebe has reportedly seen his bid to take over League One side Bromley fall through at the final hour. An African consortium linked with Anichebe had held extensive discussions with Bromley owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves, but the proposed deal is now said to be on the verge of collapse.

Anichebe previously saw an attempted takeover of non-league Gateshead collapse as well. Bromley currently sit bottom of League One with nine points from 13 games, having recently replaced long-serving manager Andy Woodman with former Liverpool youth coach Karl Robinson.

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