Post by Taxigirl on Oct 29, 2003 9:32:04 GMT
Thailand's billionaire prime minister is considering making a bid for Fulham.
Thaksin Shinawatra has just returned from a four-day trip to Britain, where he watched the Cottagers' 3-1 Premiership defeat of Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Fulham, who are owned by Harrods store boss Mohamed Al Fayed, announced yearly losses of £33.6m on 28 April.
"I'm considering this, but I still haven't decided. It shouldn't take too long to decide. 'Yes' or 'no' has to be fast, not slow," said Thaksin.
He added that he was "so impressed with some of Fulham's star players".
Thaksin, a telecommunications tycoon whose business is now in the hands of his family, went to England immediately after hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Fulham, who are managed by 33-year-old Chris Coleman and are playing at QPR's Loftus Road, have made an excellent start to the season and are fifth in the Premiership table.