Bournemouth owner Maxim Demin is in advanced talks over the sale of the south-coast club to Bill Foley as another Premier League side are set to be taken over by an American businessman.
It is understood that Foley is heading the takeover, which would see the 77-year-old take a 100 per cent stake of the club. Foley, who owns National Hockey League side Vegas Golden Knights, has reportedly already appointed US-based firm Montminy & Co to identify potential buyers or investors.
Talks are believed to be underway and there has been a growing sense around the club in recent months that Russian owner Demin is prepared to sell. According to Sky Sports, the club are close to completing the deal and it is thought it could be done before the World Cup starts in November.