Peter Kenyon Yet to Provide Proof of Funds for Newcastle Takeover as Mike Ashley Looks to Make Sale

Mike Ashley is 'yet to see evidence' that Peter Kenyon has the funds required to launch a takeover bid for Newcastle, according to a source close to the Magpies owner. A consortium led by the former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive has emerged as the frontrunner to buy Newcastle this week, after Ashley claimed that he was looking to sell the club 'before the January transfer window'. Mike Ashley does not know if Peter Kenyon has secured funds to complete £300m NUFC takeover... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/