{
  "id": 15944924,
  "title": "Ex-England defender Bertrand eyes £87m AFC Wimbledon deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ex-england-defender-bertrand-eyes-87m-afc-wimbledon-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T20:02:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwdr8zxp884mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former England defender Ryan Bertrand is leading a consortium that has proposed an £87 million minority investment in League One side AFC Wimbledon. The potential buyer, Omar Mir from British technology firm Sloane Street Capital, would inject £16 million of the funds, with the remaining £71 million to be spread over five years to the 2030-31 season. Bertrand, who played for Chelsea, Southampton, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest, is at the forefront of the group, aiming to help the club grow both on and off the pitch. The Dons Trust, which owns 50.01% of the voting shares, will retain control of the club, including veto power over key decisions like the stadium's future. If the deal goes through, Bertrand would serve as a senior football advisor, while the Dons Trust would continue to own and manage the club, ensuring fan control remains intact. The proposal will be voted on by AFC Wimbledon members on 17 November.",
  "summary": "Ryan Bertrand leading a consortium that has proposed an £87m minority investment into League One side AFC Wimbledon.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryan Bertrand leads £87m investment bid for AFC Wimbledon.",
    "Omar Mir provides £16m, with £71m spread over five years.",
    "Bertrand aims to grow club, retains Dons Trust control."
  ],
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Ex-England defender Bertrand eyes £87m AFC Wimbledon deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ex-england-defender-bertrand-eyes-87m-afc-wimbledon-deal-15944975",
        "published": "2026-10-21T20:02:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}