Owners of Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly among four shortlisted parties aiming to buy a stake in the London Spirit cricket franchise.
Mail Sport revealed last year that the ECB are hopeful of enticing American investment in the Hundred.
The ECB have been keen to sell stakes in all eight teams ahead of the competition's reboot this year.
According to Sky News, Man United majority owners the Glazers are among those to have been shortlisted to secure a stake in London Spirit.
The team are viewed as the most prestigious of the franchises and are based at Lord's for their matches.