Newcastle United news: Joseph DaGrosa talks takeover plus ex-boss rejects Championship for Premier League move

The billionaire linked with a bid for Newcastle United has been discussing his search for another European football project.
Liam Kennedy
By Liam Kennedy
Published 3rd Oct 2019, 18:36 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2019, 19:36 BST
US businessman, President of the General American Capital Partners (GACP) investment fund, Joseph DaGrosa (L), Bordeaux's Mayor Alain Juppe (C), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of French television channel M6 and owner of the Girondins de Bordeaux football club Nicolas de Tavernost (R) pose before a press conference in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on October 11, 2018. - Juppe announced on October 11, 2018 that Bordeaux-Metropole representatives will vote on October 12, 2018 on wether they accept the buying of the French football club Girondins de Bordeaux by General American Capital Partners (GACP) investment fund. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images)US businessman, President of the General American Capital Partners (GACP) investment fund, Joseph DaGrosa (L), Bordeaux's Mayor Alain Juppe (C), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of French television channel M6 and owner of the Girondins de Bordeaux football club Nicolas de Tavernost (R) pose before a press conference in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on October 11, 2018. - Juppe announced on October 11, 2018 that Bordeaux-Metropole representatives will vote on October 12, 2018 on wether they accept the buying of the French football club Girondins de Bordeaux by General American Capital Partners (GACP) investment fund. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images)
US businessman, President of the General American Capital Partners (GACP) investment fund, Joseph DaGrosa (L), Bordeaux's Mayor Alain Juppe (C), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of French television channel M6 and owner of the Girondins de Bordeaux football club Nicolas de Tavernost (R) pose before a press conference in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on October 11, 2018. - Juppe announced on October 11, 2018 that Bordeaux-Metropole representatives will vote on October 12, 2018 on wether they accept the buying of the French football club Girondins de Bordeaux by General American Capital Partners (GACP) investment fund. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Joseph DaGrosa, head of investment firm GACP Sports, has gone into detail about his intentions to invest in another club in Europe, following on from his buyout of Bordeaux.

Could that be Newcastle?

FULL STORY: Billionaire drops takeover hint amid Newcastle United links

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Meanwhile, it’s one year to the day since Mike Ashley headed to the North East to take Rafa Benitez and his players out in Ponteland.

What’s changed? Here our writer Liam Kennedy discusses the issue…

FULL STORY: Will Mike Ashley take Newcastle United out after troubled Premier League start? One year on from Ponteland meal with Rafa Benitez

What’s gone wrong for Elias Sorensen in League Two with Carlisle United.

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We’ve spoken to Jon Colman from the News & Star in Cumbria about the striker’s lack of goals and games.

FULL STORY: 'Underwhelming' Elias Sorensen does not suit Carlisle United's style – but it's too early to write the Newcastle United striker off yet

And finally, former United boss Chris Hughton has reportedly rejected the chance to take over at Championship Stoke City as he eyes a return to the dugout in the Premier League.

Hughton was sacked by Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this year.

While, one of Hughton’s players at St James’s Park has been at it again…

FULL STORY: Ex-Newcastle United man slams scared Sunderland after controversial decision

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