WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Talk of someone else being interested. A second Middle East investor is looking to make an offer for Newcastle United. The group — based in Dubai — have been monitoring the situation at St James' Park in recent weeks and analysing the club's accounts, but only those details which are in the public domain. No formal bid has been made and they have not entered a period of extensive due diligence, but it is claimed they have the means to meet owner Mike Ashley's asking price, which is around £350million. However, like Amanda Staveley and her Middle East investment fund PCP Capital Partners, they are said to be cautious given the team's position in the Premier League and it is unlikely any formal approach would be made until the club's top-flight status is certain. Rafa Benitez's side are two points clear of the bottom three in 13th place. There is also concern over the HMRC investigation into the club's alleged tax fraud. British-based investment company Blackbridge Cross Borders have been lined up to facilitate a potential offer and they have made contact with Ashley's lawyers. Sources have indicated that the Dubai investors are not concerned about financier Staveley completing a deal as they believe no sale will go through until the team is out of relegation danger. Staveley has taken her offer to £300m but no agreement with Ashley has been reached and there is a stand-off over price and the terms of the deal in the event of relegation. Talks will continue now Ashley is back from a holiday in Miami. Meanwhile, Benitez remains frustrated with Newcastle's lack of progress in the transfer market and is still waiting to discover if he will have any money to spend this month. Newcastle's investigation into the conduct of coach Peter Beardsley continued on Thursday when managing director Lee Charnley met Yasin Ben El-Mhanni at St James' Park. The 22-year-old winger has accused Beardsley of bullying and making a racist comment. Beardsley denies the allegations. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5260367/Dubai-investor-looks-make-offer-Newcastle.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 It is the hope that kills etc: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5260367/Dubai-investor-looks-make-offer-Newcastle.html That stinks of Ashley once again trying to increase the pressure on Staveley to up her bid, and that she's definitely the only potential buyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 It is the hope that kills etc: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5260367/Dubai-investor-looks-make-offer-Newcastle.html That stinks of Ashley once again trying to increase the pressure on Staveley to up her bid, and that she's definitely the only potential buyer. Pasted what I posted before reading it properly. It's so incredibly vague. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 It is the hope that kills etc: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5260367/Dubai-investor-looks-make-offer-Newcastle.html That stinks of Ashley once again trying to increase the pressure on Staveley to up her bid, and that she's definitely the only potential buyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I don't believe it and it'll only drag this out longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Written by Craig Hope. Did he used to post on here or am I imagining it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The bit about analysing accounts but then saying only those in the public domain got me. Does that basicallly mean reading the Swiss Ramble? Naming the company that might facilitate it is quite interesting mind. Tend to agree with Dave though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The bit about analysing accounts but then saying only those in the public domain got me. Does that basicallly mean reading the Swiss Ramble? Naming the company that might facilitate it is quite interesting mind. Tend to agree with Dave though. I’ve felt all along that there would be more than one horse in the race but this looks like a plant from that Bishop cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Keith Bishop earning his wage I see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 ‘Monitoring’ is the giveaway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Yup - Ashley's/Bishop's paws all over this one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Written by Craig Hope. Did he used to post on here or am I imagining it? Yeah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 If they are waiting until our league status is confirmed before taking their interest further then Staveley would have bought the club by then, or we would have been relegated and they would lose interest in anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Ashley went to meet them on his extended break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am almost certain that one time the forum is down there will be some major update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am almost certain that one time the forum is down there will be some major update. Quit taking it down then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am almost certain that one time the forum is down there will be some major update. Just make sure the servers are in order and fully functional by the 20th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am almost certain that one time the forum is down there will be some major update. Just make sure the servers are in order and fully functional by the 20th. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am almost certain that one time the forum is down there will be some major update. Just make sure the servers are in order and fully functional by the 20th. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am almost certain that one time the forum is down there will be some major update. Just make sure the servers are in order and fully functional by the 20th. Why? You'll see EDIT: Or what Dave said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Typo, he meant 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am almost certain that one time the forum is down there will be some major update. Just make sure the servers are in order and fully functional by the 20th. Why? You'll see EDIT: Or what Dave said Please don't do this, Heron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The M.D. of that Blackbridge looks like he’s just finished his paper round . Like a little spotty wannabee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelveys Hair Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 i think Rafa is playing politics and Ashley may have until the 20th to except the offer or get told to f*** off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 It is the hope that kills etc: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5260367/Dubai-investor-looks-make-offer-Newcastle.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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