Paul Holland has been Stags manager since March

Mansfield Town manager Paul Holland believes it will not be long before the club is sold by owner Keith Haslam.

It is understood that prospective new owner Colin Hancock has been at Field Mill this week, but he is not thought to be the only interested party.

Holland told BBC Radio Nottingham: "I've spoken to certain people at the football club and I don't think a takeover is a million miles away.

"We are about six weeks behind everyone at the minute and players are waiting."

The Stags boss is not even sure of his own future and admits it is not easy working with so much speculation surrounding the club.

"It is frustrating, and the players are waiting for that important phone call from me, but I don't think we are miles away."

Holland also confirmed that striker Micky Boulding, who has attracted interest from fifteen other clubs, will return for pre-season training.

Last season's captain Jake Buxton will also train with the Stags despite wanting to leave the Blue Square Premier club.