American rapper, A$AP Rocky is reportedly set to buy EFL Club Tranmere Rovers.
The 36-year-old, who is in a relationship with pop superstar Rihanna, is said to be part of an investment group headed up by celebrity lawyer Joe Tacopina for the project.
Tacopina, Donald Trump’s former representative, has reportedly been in talks with the League Two side for over six months over an 80 percent stake worth £15million.
The proposed takeover is awaiting regulatory approval from the EFL and Rocky is likely to attend games at Prenton Park once the deal has been confirmed.
A source told the Sun’s on Sunday’s Bizarre column: ‘Rocky is tight with Joe and has committed to the Tranmere bid. Joe has been to Tranmere matches and Rocky has plans to go over too after the deal is completed.
‘We may even see Rihanna watching League Two football.’
‘Joe thinks Tranmere – a famous club, near to Liverpool – is undervalued and that by clever marketing and celebrity endorsement he can transform it,’ the source said.
‘With the likes of Rocky on board, maybe so…’
Rap sensation Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, shares two children with Rihanna – RZA, who is two, and 15-month-old Riot Rose.
