Private equity investor Jon Moulton and French sports retailer Decathlon are thought to be among the possible bidders for troubled retailer JJB Sports, as figures show high street retailers have struggled to attract shoppers during the Olympic Games.
Mr Moulton's company Better Capital has been granted access to the data room of JJB Sports, a Sunday newspaper reported.
French retail giant Decathlon is thought to be interested, as is former owner Dave Whelan.
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