The chief executive of DAZN has been in Australia this week as the British global sports streaming platform, backed by billionaire businessman Len Blavatnik, assesses a bid for News Corporation’s Foxtel.

Shay Segev, who previously led London-listed sports betting giant Entain, has been holding meetings in Australia as the company considers whether to make an offer for the company, which operates a pay television business and streaming platforms Kayo Sports and Binge.