Prospective Gateshead takeover close to collapse

In finding out about Shoreline Limited's involvement, Flacks Group now claims that Shoreline has refused to respond to its inquiry over Shoreline's alleged involvement with Gateshead.

The group has also made an allegation that Shoreline are interested in buying an EFL club.

"We needed Shoreline to confirm in writing that it would give up any ownership claim it might have over Gateshead FC," an open letter read.

"We expected this to be an uncontroversial request since Shoreline's own court proceedings seek to confirm the cancellation of their purchase agreement.

"We needed their written confirmation as to ownership because, without it, we could not be confident that our takeover of the club would be free from dispute.