Member of Qatari Royal Family Is Reportedly Preparing an Offer to Purchase Struggling Serie A Club Sampdoria

• Khalid Faleh al Thani, member of the Qatari royal family has expressed interest to buy struggling Serie A club Sampdoria
• According to reports, al Thani is not from the same branch that owns French giants PSG
• Sampdoria last won the Serie A over 30 years ago and if the new owner manages to take over, a return to the top will be a priority

Member of Qatar royal family Khalid Faleh al Thani has reportedly initiated a process that would see him purchase Serie A outfit Sampdoria.

Al Thani, is associated with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) who already own French giants PSG and are hoping to add the second European club to their fold.

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Qatar royal family member 'ready to buy' Sampdoria

Al Thani is ready to splash the cash and acquire a slumbering giant of Italian football, Sampdoria, according to news agency, ANSA. The agency reports that their is a confirmation that negotiators are working on a deal.

Film producer Francesco Di Silvio and ex-player Ivano Bonetti are said to be heavily involved in a potential deal. In a letter obtained by ANSA, al Thani said he would like to own the club.

They made me discover a wonderful city like Genoa, the marvellous Sampdoria jersey and told me about the glorious history of the club.

I fell in love with the city and Sampdoria, so decided to buy the club. We have sent a proposal to the trustee Dr Vidal and are hoping to reach closing as soon as possible.

Sampdoria has consistently played in Serie A but instability has seen them survive relegations for the past few seasons. Although they may seem like a yo-yo club, Sampdoria have a rich history of success.

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The cliched the Serie A title in the 1990/1991 season. They've also won Cup Winners Cup, 4 Italian Cups and a Super Cup.

However, if the move succeeds it is likely to come under strong resistance with fans airing their opinions against Middle East consortiums encroaching in their leagues.

Huge offer for Serie A

Sports Brief earlier reported on Serie A lucrative €138 million offer that would see them hold the Supercoppa Final in Saudi Arabia for the next six years under a new format.

Under the new format, Serie A winners, runners and the two Coppa Italia finalists will play in a one-legged semis and finals to determine the winner who will then face Saudi Super Cup winners.