Sale Of Alouettes To Lenkov Brothers Stalls, Bidding Process Reopened

A deal to sell the CFL Alouettes to Hollywood producer Peter Lenkov and his brother, Jeff, a California-based attorney, has "hit a roadblock without any movement or positive progress," even after Commissioner Randy Ambrosie "declared his optimism" for the sale, according to Herb Zurkowsky of the MONTREAL GAZETTE. A source said that the process again has been "opened up to anyone with deep pockets and a love" for the CFL. Another source said that while the Lenkovs' "exclusive negotiation window has expired, that doesn’t necessarily mean the brothers ... are out of the picture." Ambrosie said that he is "negotiating with more than two groups, while terming the process 'positive and productive.'" Zurkowsky noted the Lenkov brothers "haven’t been seen or heard from" since they attended a July 20 game at Molson Stadium. Montreal businessman Clifford Starke and Cinemas Guzzo CEO Vincent Guzzo have also "expressed interest at various points" (MONTREAL GAZETTE, 8/25).