<p>Ahsan Ali Syed's representatives opened talks with the Ewood Park Club yesterday and the 36-year-old was reported to have made a promise of a huge transfer budget.<br /><br />"I want to give Blackburn Rovers manager Allardyce support financially so that he can perform wonders," Syed said.<br /><br />Ali claims to have followed Blackburn for ten years. His 15-year business plan for the club involves a 300 million pounds investment in players, stadium and training facilities and the youth academy.<br /><br />Ali, whose family wealth can be traced to the East India Company, believes that he is in pole position.<br /><br />"The negotiations have been straight and there are no complications. I do not see any obstacles," he told The Times.<br /><br />The Indian is the heir to a five billion pounds fortune and Ali said he wants to buy Blackburn because of his "passion" for the club and is not merely seeking to make a quick return on his investment.<br /><br />"For me the investment in Blackburn is more of a passion than a way to make a quick return on the balance sheet," he said.<br /><br />Ali admitted that he had yet to contact the Premier League about his potential takeover, but said: "My proof of funds is quite evident. I am not acquiring this on hire purchase. I have sufficient liquidity to buy the club."</p>
<p>Ahsan Ali Syed's representatives opened talks with the Ewood Park Club yesterday and the 36-year-old was reported to have made a promise of a huge transfer budget.<br /><br />"I want to give Blackburn Rovers manager Allardyce support financially so that he can perform wonders," Syed said.<br /><br />Ali claims to have followed Blackburn for ten years. His 15-year business plan for the club involves a 300 million pounds investment in players, stadium and training facilities and the youth academy.<br /><br />Ali, whose family wealth can be traced to the East India Company, believes that he is in pole position.<br /><br />"The negotiations have been straight and there are no complications. I do not see any obstacles," he told The Times.<br /><br />The Indian is the heir to a five billion pounds fortune and Ali said he wants to buy Blackburn because of his "passion" for the club and is not merely seeking to make a quick return on his investment.<br /><br />"For me the investment in Blackburn is more of a passion than a way to make a quick return on the balance sheet," he said.<br /><br />Ali admitted that he had yet to contact the Premier League about his potential takeover, but said: "My proof of funds is quite evident. I am not acquiring this on hire purchase. I have sufficient liquidity to buy the club."</p>