Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Mike Ashley says there is no Newcastle deal with Staveley: ‘It’s been a waste of time’

• Newcastle owner authorises statement on takeover latest
• ‘Attempts to reach a deal have proved to be exhausting, frustrating’

The Newcastle owner, Mike Ashley, has issued an explosive statement denying that there is a deal from the businesswoman Amanda Staveley to buy the club via her company PCP Capital, or that discussions are even being held with her.

In a release authorised by the Newcastle owner, sources close to Ashley told Sky Sports News: “It is only right to let the fans know that there is no deal on the table or even under discussion with Amanda Staveley and PCP.”

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