SAINTS’ potential new owners have an ambitious plan to return the club to the Premiership within the next five years, the Daily Echo understands.

The consortium involving Saints legend Matt Le Tissier last night exclusively revealed to the Echo that they have a long-term vision for the club.

Tony Lynam, of Pinnacle Property Consultants Ltd, who is managing the bid, issued a statement to the Echo outlining a “business model based over a five-year period” that would be put into place if his client’s approach is successful.

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