Wales, golf, Argyle: Gareth Bale part of group seeking Plymouth takeover

The process is at an early stage

Bale featured for Wales at the 2022 World Cup (Getty Images)

Gareth Bale is reportedly part of an American investment group exploring a potential takeover of League One club Plymouth Argyle.

The Telegraph initially reported the former Real Madrid and Wales star's involvement in the bid for the Pilgrims.

While it is understood that the group, including Bale, has formally registered its interest in acquiring the club, the process is currently in its preliminary stages.

Should the deal go through, Bale would be the latest big sporting name to be associated with an EFL club.

Bale’s former Real team-mate Luka Modric became an investor and co-owner in Championship side Swansea in April, while ex-NFL quarterback Tom Brady has a minority stake in Birmingham.

Maksym Talovierov (right) impressed at the Etihad Stadium (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)

Plymouth declined to comment.

Bale retired from football in January 2023 at the age of 33. He won five Champions League titles with Real and is the men’s all-time record goalscorer for Wales with 41 in 111 caps.

Bale featured for Wales at the 2022 World Cup – their first appearance at the global finals since 1958 – and at the Euros in 2016 and 2020.