Balmain Tigers great Ben Elias and a financially backed consortium have reportedly held secret meetings to discuss buying a majority share in the struggling Wests Tigers for up to $10 million.<\/p>\n
The Daily Telegraph reports, Elias and a group of Sydney businessmen have completed due diligence over an ownership proposal.<\/p>\n
According to the report, Elias has arranged to discuss his plan with Wests Tigers powerbrokers early next week.<\/p>\n
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It is understood an offer could be lodged quickly, pending NRL approval, if there is interest from the Tigers.<\/p>\n
"I can confirm it. It's a work in progress but obviously, it's very early days. But I won't comment any further," Elias told The Daily Telegraph.<\/p>\n
Elias and the consortium are looking to buy a 50.5 per cent share in the club which could cost somewhere between $8 million to $10 million.<\/p>\n
Elias played 234 games for the Balmain Tigers between 1982-1994.<\/p>\n
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