Newcastle United fans are rightfully cautious about the news surrounding the latest attempt by Magpies owner Mike Ashley to sell the club, but they may be buoyed by a Thursday morning report claiming that a deal has been agreed 'in principle' to sell the Tyneside outfit.
While there are rumours of 'several parties' being interested in Newcastle, ex-Manchester United and Chelsea executive has been touted as the clear frontrunner to secure a deal.
And a report from the Northern Echo now claims that Kenyon's consortium, working with Rockefeller Capital Management in the United States, has 'agreed a deal in principle' with Ashley for
However, the finer details of a potential sale still need to be hashed out, and the clock is ticking for a change of ownership to occur before the end of the January transfer window.
As such, any attempts made by manager Rafa Benitez to improve his playing staff could be seriously hampered.
Peter Kenyon’s consortium, working with Rockefeller Capital Management in the United States, is now believed to be the clear favourite to get a deal over the line despite expressions of interest from a couple of other interested parties. https://t.co/sx7TCRWmOc #NUFC
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The Magpies have been linked with a move for Atlanta United playmaker Miguel Almiron
Source : 90min