Foster Gillett has said he's looking to "invest significantly" in a football club and insists he'd engage with the Foundation of Hearts.
It emerged earlier on Thursday that the US businessman had been in touch with Ann Budge through a third party over a potential takeover of the club.
This was rejected due to Budge's commitment to transfer ownership to the Foundation of Hearts.
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However Gillett has now said that he'd welcome the chance to work with the fan group to explore potential investment.
In a statement this afternoon, Gillett said: "To date there has been no response from the club board or Foundation of Hearts.
"No formal offer has been made.
"I would welcome the opportunity to engage with the Foundation of Hearts to explore a potential investment.
"I am looking to acquire a football club with ambitions and I'm looking to invest significantly."
The Foundation of Hearts was supposed to take control of the club this summer, but that has been pushed back due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
