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Franchise Notes: Ligue 2 Side AJ Auxerre To Be Transferred To Chinese Investors

Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre President Guy Cotret confirmed that the club will “officially be transferred” on Thursday. The handover between 60% shareholder Corinne Limido and Chinese investors “will happen in Paris.” After the transfer, Guy Cotret “should retain his position as president” (L’ÉQUIPE, 10/12).

Former Liverpool players Ian Rush, Gary McAlister and former treble-winning Manager Gérard Houllier are heading to London to support the Liverpool FC Foundation's first fundraising event in the city. On Nov. 17, the club's official charity is hosting its inaugural "LFC Legends in London" event, a dinner held at the Rosewood London Hotel, Covent Garden. Guests will also be given a preview of the foundation's new strategy and brand (Liverpool). 

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