The Cardiff City Supporters' Trust (CCST) has publicly expressed concern over the club's lack of transparency regarding a takeover bid led by Gareth Bale. Bale, the former Wales international, is fronting a consortium that has reportedly submitted a new offer—believed to be around £40 million—to purchase the club from current owner Vincent Tan
Despite Bale's repeated public statements and interviews confirming the bid and his desire to lead Cardiff back to the Premier League, the club has yet to issue any formal response. The CCST stated that while they were initially told only a notice of intent had been received, the growing media coverage and Bale’s direct involvement have left fans seeking clarity.
The Trust today wrote to it's members with the following statement
You will recall that, when reports first emerged of a bid to acquire Cardiff City, we contacted the club to seek clarification. We received a response that no formal bid had been made but a notice of intention to make such an offer had been received.
Since then speculation regarding a bid has significantly ramped up not just on social media but also in the national press. Reports that a quantified bid has been made, together with interviews with Gareth Bale who is reported to be involved with a consortium, is causing consternation amongst the fanbase who, in our view, should be kept in the picture.
We have since contacted directly the 3 Europe based Directors of the club seeking further clarification of the situation and asking for an official public statement to be made.
We received a reply that the Club are not prepared to make a public statement in response to what they say are "rumours".
To say that this is a very unsatisfactory situation is an understatement. The Club need to confirm the position so that supporters get the clarity they deserve. We will continue to press the club to make a formal statement.
