Sports retailer JJB Sports has confirmed interest from a number of parties about the possible sale of its fitness clubs arm.
In a statement JJB Sports said: “The Company confirms that it has received a number of non-binding indications of interest for this business and that discussions are continuing.
“There can be no certainty that any of these indicative indications of interest will result in a transaction or as to the terms of any such transaction. A further announcement will be made when appropriate.”
It has been reported that Mike Ashley, owner of rival Sports Direct, is plotting a bid for the clubs.
David Whelan, founder of JJB, could also make a bid.
Separately, a decision is imminent on the future of suspended JJB chief executive Chris Ronnie. It is expected he will be sacked following an investigation into a share owership controversy.
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