Ted Leonsis emerged as the favorite to purchase the Washington Nationals weeks ago, but there has been haggling over the price point.

The Lerner family signaled an intent to sell the Nationals seven months ago. Leonsis owns the NBA's Wizards, NHL's Capitals and WNBA's Mystics through his Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

A report suggests there now may be some pessimism about Leonsis finalizing a purchase of the Nationals anytime soon, if at all.