Newcastle have signed non-disclosure agreements with a series of potential investors as owner Mike Ashley attempts to find a way forward for the club.
It is understood the Magpies have held initial talks with several interested parties, but that no deal is imminent.
The news follows reports of an approach by a Chinese consortium and claims that Ashley is ready to drop his asking price to £380million.
Those reports were played down by sources on Tyneside, but it is clear that the club is on the international radar.