Fleetwood Town are attempting to replicate Manchester City’s global network of clubs by buying two sides in United Arab Emirates and Africa.
The club, 19th in League One, own Fleetwood United in Dubai and Western Cape Fleetwood in South Africa — both third division clubs. Owner Andy Pilley hopes to continue Fleetwood’s rise and explore new revenue streams.
The move centres on trading players and utilising an international academy based at their Poolfoot training ground.
‘We’re a forward-thinking club,’ Pilley said. ‘It’s one thing Man City having a network of clubs, but who would have thought little old Fleetwood would go down the same route?