Every failed Newcastle United takeover attempt since Mike Ashley took the reins – including a sliding doors moment with Man City's Sheikh Mansour
Takeover talk never seems to go away at Newcastle United – from Sheikhs to a Nigerian consortium there’s been links aplenty since Mike Ashley took the reins.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 28th Sep 2019, 11:45 BST
Updated 18th Oct 2019, 12:06 BST
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.
9. Peter Kenyon & GACP Sports - present day
Kenyon has teamed up with Florida-based GACP Sports – who already own Bordeaux – to offer £300million for the club, which was put up for sale in late 2017. Photo: Matthew Lewis