Ashley opens up about NUFC's transfer funds, sending a message to the frustrated Rafa Benitez
In a rare interview from the Newcastle owner, Mike Ashley has admitted it's 'impossible' to give Rafa Benitez enough money to compete with the biggest clubs in the Premier League.
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"I'm nowhere near wealthy enough to compete with clubs like Man City.
I don't have the ability to write a cheque for £200m."
"In theory I'm a multi-billionaire, but in reality my wealth is like wallpaper - it's all in Sports Direct shares."
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Benitez opened up about his transfer frustrations in an interview with Sky Sports earlier this week, and it appears Ashley has now responded in kind, where he tries to explain just why he can not give Benitez the money he would need to compete with the biggest clubs in the country.
One thing that frustrates me here is that it shows just how little Ashley knows about us as fans and Rafa Benitez. We, nor Benitez, expect to be competing with the countries top four, and don't require a £200m cheque, but if recent reports are anything to go by, he's struggling to even muster a £13m cheque for Lucas Perez.
Let us know what you make of Mike's latest comments.
