Former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe is reportedly seeking to take control of English club Bromley FC as the League One newcomers look for investment to sustain their rise through the football divisions.
The 38-year-old former Everton forward is said to be in advanced discussions to acquire the south-east London club from its majority shareholder, Robin Stanton-Gleaves.
Although neither Anichebe nor Bromley has confirmed the negotiations, the reported move could make the former Nigeria international the latest ex-footballer to venture into club ownership.
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Bromley are preparing for their first campaign in League One following two promotions in three years, a rise that has increased the club's need for financial investment and stronger resources to compete at the higher level.
Anichebe is reportedly already playing a role in the club's recruitment, with his influence linked to the arrivals of Nigerian-born forward Victor Adeboyejo from Luton Town and Bolton Wanderers defender Richard Taylor on loan.
He is also said to have arranged a training camp for the squad in Cheshire during an international break, fuelling speculation about his interest in acquiring the club.
Beyond football, Anichebe has business interests through his association with Lumira Group, a UK-based holding company with investments in sports, education, healthcare and infrastructure.
The company partnered with Sefton Council in March 2026 on a multimillion-pound regeneration project involving Bootle Golf Course in Merseyside.
Anichebe previously played for Everton, West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland and Beijing Enterprises during his professional career.
The reported Bromley takeover would not be his first attempt to enter football ownership. He was previously linked with a consortium interested in acquiring non-league club Gateshead in March 2025, although the proposed deal did not materialise.
The financial terms of the reported Bromley negotiations have not been disclosed, and there is no official confirmation that an agreement has been reached.
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