A breakdown of where the potential takeover is up to and what needs to happen for the Mike Ashley era to end
Will they or won’t they? Is he going to stick or twist? Where do fantasy and reality collide?
These questions have been asked about Newcastle United’s owner, Mike Ashley, and the club’s potential Saudi Arabian takeover for some months now. A deal finally appears to be materialising, but similar uncertainties hover over virtually all club buyouts.
Written by Louise Taylor
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/15/newcastle-takeover-will-saudi-deal-be-the-one-that-finally-goes-through under the title “Newcastle takeover: will Saudi deal be the one that finally goes through?”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.