Victor Anichebe linked to Gateshead takeover bid

Gateshead, a club in the National League, may have a surprising new owner. Former Premier League striker Victor Anichebe is linked to a possible takeover of the club. The 36-year-old has been seen attending Gateshead matches recently. The club is currently for sale after being owned by supporters since 2019. They were relegated to the sixth tier due to financial problems. The club has not confirmed whether Anichebe is involved in any talks about buying them. Speculation about a takeover grew after comments from Yeovil manager Mark Cooper. He mentioned that a person approached his player, Frank Nouble, about joining Gateshead. However, Cooper claimed this person did not own the club and had no authority to make such a deal. Anichebe played in the Premier League for clubs like Everton, West Brom, and Sunderland. He scored 27 goals in 204 appearances before retiring in 2018. Meanwhile, Gateshead is currently sixth in the National League, which puts them in a good position for a play-off spot. They addressed issues with their stadium that previously kept them from meeting league requirements. Since its formation in 1977, Gateshead has not played higher than the fifth tier of English football.