TORONTO

BMO Field negotiations between the Toronto Argonauts and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment appear to be going into overtime.

Outgoing MLSE president Tim Leiweke said last month there were 10 days left for the two sides to score a deal in order to ensure BMO Field would be ready for the Boatmen next year.

As Leiweke’s 10-day time limit expired on Monday, a spokesman for MLSE said there was “some flexibility” on the deadline.

“The main focus here this week is on the TFC home opener and the re-opening of BMO Field this Sunday,” Dave Haggith said.

In a statement, the Argos said the talks are continuing.

“From the club’s perspective, conversations are ongoing regarding a potential sale of the Argonauts and a lease agreement for the team at BMO Field,” the team stated on Monday. “We can’t speak to the comments made by Mr. Leiweke, but we understand there is flexibility in the dates and timing that were provided.”

Mayor John Tory had no update Monday on the negotiations.

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