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Louis Tomlinson to buy football club?

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Press Trust of India London
One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson is reportedly making plans to buy his home town football club Doncaster Rovers.

The 20-year-old singer along with another investor, are said to be putting together a bid to buy the club. Tomlinson is an avid Doncaster Rovers fan, and even played a game with them earlier this year, reported Independent.

"He's putting everything into it. This is his passion project - and it will happen. He's putting everything into it because of his love for the side," a source said.

Louis is reportedly working with John Ryan, a former owner of the club who sold it to another group.
 

John still retains a quarter share but with Louis' help will buy the football team outright, with both men acting as co-chairmen.

"John is the business brains. He's incredibly experienced and Louis is learning so much from him. They want the deal to go through by July in time for the start of the new season. It's at an advanced stage," the source said.

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First Published: May 30 2014 | 3:19 PM IST

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