Gareth Bale potentially joining Plymouth Argyle takeover bid

According to ESPN, Gareth Bale is involved in discussions with a United States private equity company interested in taking over Plymouth Argyle — a club recently relegated from the Championship.

Plymouth Argyle chairman Simon Hallett is open to new investment after a previous sale attempt fell through last month. Bale’s specific role in the takeover remains unclear.

Plymouth Argyle endured a difficult season — they dismissed Wayne Rooney as head coach after winning only four out of 23 league matches, finishing 23rd in the Championship.

The trend of famous former players acquiring lower-division English clubs continues.

• Luka Modric joined a consortium that took over Swansea City
• Tom Brady became part of Birmingham City’s ownership group
• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney successfully transformed Wrexham

Bale, who claimed five Champions League titles and three La Liga trophies with Real Madrid before retiring at LAFC, could now add his name to the growing list of high-profile club owners in English football.