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US investors discuss possible Newcastle purchase

Friday, 4 July 2008

American investors have held informal talks with Newcastle United about the possibility of buying the club.

A New York-based private equity fund is understood to have spoken to representatives of Magpies owner Mike Ashley.

One report, however, says the deal is already dead following Ashley's decision to slap a €420m price tag on the club.

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