From Lagos to Dubai, China to Tyneside, there’s been an eclectic mix of interested parties, the latest of which is from the USA.
Here’s EIGHT failed takeovers from the last 12 years – and details of the latest attempts.
5. Fanbase 410 & Graham Roberts - 2009
Spurs and Rangers player Graham Roberts fronted a consortium Fanbase 410. Never got close to getting off the ground. Speaking at the time, Roberts said: “They (the fans) can buy a share, they can pick the chairman, they can pick the manager, they can run the club.” Photo: Getty Images
6. Mystery Chinese consortium - 2017
In and around the same time as Amanda Staveley's Newcastle interest, a mystery Chinese bidder(s) came on the scene. Not cynical about this one at all! Photo: FRED DUFOUR
7. PCP Capital Partners - 2017
Amanda Staveley had a very public row with Mike Ashley in the media. Made three offers for the club, all of which fell well below the owner's valuation of Newcastle United. Photo: Shaun Botterill
8. The Bin Zayed Group - June 2019
A bid reportedly fronted by a wealthy sheikh, the deal quickly unravelled when goalposts were supposedly moved by Mike Ashley. It remains to be seen whether they ever had the money to do a deal anyway. Photo: Tom Dulat