Mike Ashley urged to quit Newcastle during coronavirus crisis amid takeover talk
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dailystar.co.ukNewcastle United are once again in the midst of a takeover attempt, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia leading a bid to buy the football club.
Almost all supporters have given up hope of seeing unpopular owner Mike Ashley ousted - but the majority live in hope that this takeover attempt will be the one that proves successful.
Ashley has so far been unwilling to flog the Premier League outfit, despite a wealth of interest in recent years. However, the Athletic report this is the closest Newcastle has been to being sold since the Sports Direct tycoon took the helm in 2007.
Ashley has been the target of media criticism of late after attempting to keep his high street stores open during the coronavirus lockdown.
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