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Newcastle denies owner Ashley is preparing to sell

Friday, 4 July 2008

Newcastle have rejected out of hand claims owner Mike Ashley's preparing to sell the club for €530m.

The Magpies have been plunged into fresh intrigue after reports Ashley quoted a price for a private equity fund to buy him out.

Although it is understood there has been informal contact between the two parties, the club deny a valuation's been made.

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