Source: TheGuardian
Newcastle has great potential, Rafa Benítez tells takeover groups
• Buying the club is a ‘unique opportunity’ says manager• Asking price expected to be in region of £350mRafael Benítez has urged the quartet of potential bidders considering buying Newcastle to seize “a unique opportunity”.Mike Ashley is desperate to sell up and last week indicated that a takeover could be close. Although no exclusivity deal has yet been signed there is apparent interest from the United States – with one transatlantic consortium led by Peter Kenyon, the former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive – Turkey and the Middle East. While much could go wrong before any sale is completed – and some observers remain sceptical as to Ashley’s true intentions – the manager believes Newcastle are well worth buying for an asking price around £350m bracket. Continue reading......read full article
