As exclusivity revealed by the Gazette, Bellagraph Nova Group are bidding to become new owners of the Magpies after PCP, the Reuben brothers and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia withdrew their £300million offer.
They join a long list of names to be linked with buying Newcastle – scroll and click through the pages to remind yourself of the previous interested parties:
13. James Pallotta
The American billionaire agreed to sell his share in Serie A side Roma earlier this month for a reported £540m and news outlets in Italy claimed Pallotta could reinvest the money to launch a Newcastle takeover bid. Photo: Paolo Bruno
14. Bellagraph Nova Group
As exclusivity revealed by the Gazette, the BN Group, co-founded by Evangeline Shen and cousins Nelson and Terence Loh, have sent a letter of intent to Ashley and proof of funds. There is, however, negotiations to be had around Ashley’s asking price with an initial £280m likely to fall short. Photo: -