In May 2008, it has been reported that he is looking to buy Italian club Associazione Sportiva Bari, and that the Bari owners have given him 10 days to close the deal, which is rumored to be around €15 million.
Pada bulan Mei 2008, telah dilaporkan bahwa ia sedang mencari untuk membeli klub Italia Associazione Sportiva Bari, dan bahwa pemilik Bari telah memberinya 10 hari untuk menutup kesepakatan, yang dikabarkan akan sekitar € 15 juta.