Macclesfield FC: FA Cup heroes in talks with ‘huge’ foreign investors

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Chairman and owner Smethurst is in talks with investors (Pic: Macclesfield FC) FA Cup giant-killers Macclesfield are in talks with two wealthy foreign groups over a transformative investment in the ...

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I can’t disclose that yet, but we’ve got the potential of a very, very big opportunity that we’re now looking at. The next 30 days, fingers crossed, if that does come off, then we’ll be in an unbelievable position,” Smethurst told City AM.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNews Updates\nStay ahead with our three daily briefings delivering all the key market moves, top business and political stories, and incisive analysis straight to your inbox.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“They’re huge organisations. They could buy Premier League clubs. We’re in talks with two. They’re actually foreign investors. But that’s all I can say.“When we hit the Football League I’ve probably taken the club as far as I can financially. You really then need to have huge pockets, because your wage bill can be anywhere between £3m-£6m and £8m-£10m. 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