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Barry Hearn in talks to sell Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient have announced they're in takeover talks.

The east London side, who lost a penalty shoot-out in the Sky Bet League One play-off final at Wembley in May, have confirmed that Barry Hearn is discussing a deal about the sale of his club shares.

A statement issued on the club's official website read: "Leyton Orient can confirm that chairman Barry Hearn is in talks with Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti regarding the sale of his shareholding in the club.

"The sale is subject to due diligence and Football League approval and the club will not be making any further comment at this stage."

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