Source: SKY_Sports
Newcastle talks continue
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Five consortia are interested in taking control of Newcastle United, but the sale of the club is no nearer.[LNB] Mike Ashley has been looking to sell the Magpies for more than 12 months, but as yet nobody has met his £100million asking price.[LNB]Local businessman Barry Moat is understood to be keen to do a deal, but as yet has not reached any agreement.[LNB]There are also four other interested parties, including one which is thought to emanate from South Africa.[LNB]The recent resolution to the long-standing Kevin Keegan dismissal claim has also helped any possible sale as the fear of a big pay-out is no longer hanging over the club.[LNB]Reports of any deadline for a deal to be done have also been rubbished, as Ashley and his hierarchy appear happy to wait for an offer that is right.[LNB]
