Newcastle Takeover in Doubt After Journalist Dismisses Claims Mike Ashley Was in the U.S. for Talks

There may not be an imminent takeover at Newcastle after all, as rumours of a pending sale of the Magpies to a U.S. consortium have been dismissed as false, with a respected journalist claiming that there are no imminent bids for the Tyneside club. The update comes after it was reported yesterday that Ashley, who purchased a majority share of the club in 2007, ​was in the U.S. to consider a £350m offer from an unnamed American bidder. I’ve been informed Mike Ashley has not been in America... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/