Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is open to selling the club this summer, with the Tyneside outfit still believed to be on the market for the right price.
A January bid from an American consortium fronted by former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon failed to materialise, frustrating the 54-year-old who was willing to sell at the time.
The Chronicle Live have reported that Ashley's position regarding his ownership has not changed and he and his lawyers are ready to speak to interested parties.
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has a contract offer on the table from Ashley but is waiting to know the future of the club's ownership before putting pen to paper on a new deal.