Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has started discussions to buy debt-ridden Bordeaux. The French club’s vice-president Arnaud De Carli tells The Associated Press that Kahn is now in direct contact with Bordeaux president Gérard López,

Bild has confirmed reports from France that former Bayern Munich director and goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is working on buying into Bordeaux.Whether Kahn will be part of an investor group or be in full

Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has started discussions to buy debt-ridden Bordeaux, the French club's vice-president said on Friday.

Former German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is in early talks to acquire debt-ridden Bordeaux, a historic French soccer club now facing financial turmoil and playing in the fourth tier. Kahn's interest follows Bordeaux's back-to-back relegations due to financial troubles.

Bordeaux have seen several Bundesliga players pass through the side with Anthony Modeste (ex 1.FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund), Salif Sané (ex Schalke and Hannover), Marc Wilmots (ex Schalke) and Klaus Aloffs (ex 1.FC Köln and Werder Bremen) all playing for the club.