Former Chelsea chairman and Manchester United CEO , Peter Kenyon , is leading a consortium which is in discussions to buy the stadium . Without referring directly to the consortium , Newcastle United ’s owner , ben Ashley , said plans to sell the club are at a " more progressed stage " than ever before . Other parties are also likely to be interested in the Premier League club . It would be a challenge for any deal to complete before the start of the summer transfer window because of the required due diligence and regulatory checks .
Former Chelsea FC and Manchester United CEO, Peter Kenyon, is leading a consortium which is in discussions to buy Newcastle United. Without referring directly to the consortium, Newcastle United’s owner, Mike Ashley, said talks to sell the club are at a "more progressed stage" than ever before. Other parties are also thought to be interested in the Premier League club. It would be a challenge for any deal to complete before the start of the January transfer window because of the required due diligence and regulatory checks.