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NUFC news round up – Takeover latest, Almiron deal 'agreed' & Mike Ashley theory emerges..

by Olly Hawkins ·

A round up of all of today’s NUFC news and gossip:

  • According to the Daily Mail, a ‘source close to Mike Ashley‘ claims he is ‘yet to see evidence’ that Peter Kenyon has the financial support to seal a £300m takeover – however THREE other parties have all agreed to meet his valuation - Full story here. 
  • North-East reporter Craig Hope has claims that we HAVE now agreed a deal in principle to sign Miguel Almiron – however Benitez now faces an ‘anxious wait’ to see if Mike Ashley will sanction the move in January - Full story here. 
  • Rafa Benitez has insisted once again that it is still ‘business as usual’ at Newcastle United when asked about a potential takeover – stating that he does not see anything changing in the next few weeks - Full story here. 
  • George Caulkin has backed the Magpie Group's decision to postpone 'Boycott Wolves' - stating Mike Ashley would have only blamed any failed takeover on fan's negativity if protests continued - Full story here. 

  • According to reports in Spain, Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Real Sociedad stopper Geronimo Rulli for £6.5m in January – Full story here. 
  • Many on Merseyside have clearly been left very frustrated by last night's 1-1 draw at Goodison Park last night - See Everton fan's amusing post-match reactions here. 
  • After their stunning performances at Everton last night, NUFC fans have been raving about Dubravka's contender for save of the season and Fernandez's heroic block - Watch both here. 
  • Rafa Benitez has sent a brilliant message to Ant & Dec – hailing their support from Australia after Dec showed himself watching our 1-1 draw at Everton while preparing to present ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity’ set last night! - See more here. 
  • And finally, CLICK HERE to see our Newcastle player ratings following last night's 1-1 draw at Everton.

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