Sheffield United 'is close to being bought out by an African billionaire' in a deal worth £90million.
The Blades are pushing for promotion back to the Premier League this season but were hit by a transfer embargo last month amid financial difficulties.
But their problems are reportedly about to be eased by the takeover - though the identity of the prospective new owner remains a secret.
The Times report that the buyer is the subject of the EFL's owners' and directors' test at present but no problems have been flagged so far.