Bordeaux's American owner Joseph DaGrosa looks on as he stands prior the Europa league football match of Group C between Bordeaux and Zenit Saint Petersburg on November 8, 2018 at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images)placeholder image
Bordeaux's American owner Joseph DaGrosa looks on as he stands prior the Europa league football match of Group C between Bordeaux and Zenit Saint Petersburg on November 8, 2018 at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images) | JPIMedia

Every failed Newcastle United takeover attempt since Mike Ashley took the reins – including a sliding doors moment with Man City's Sheikh Mansour

By Liam Kennedy
Published 28th Sep 2019, 11:45 BST
Updated 18th Oct 2019, 12:06 BST

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.

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.

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.

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. | Getty Images Photo: Matthew Lewis

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