Mike Ashley is planning to break his silence on his failed attempts to sell Newcastle. And he'll go on the front-foot, telling his critics he's not to blame for the collapse of Amanda Staveley's Saudi-backed bid.Ashley will also target those would-be buyers whose much-hyped attempts to buy the Premier League club have amounted to nothing more than talk so far.After more than 13 years at the helm, the retail magnate is desperate to walk away from St James' Park.He agreed a £300m deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, fronted by Staveley and was left stunned when they pulled out, frustrated at the Premier League's delay in approving the takeover.Since then, US businessman Henry Mauriss and the Bellagraph Nova Group have both claimed.
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