American businessman and CEO of US TV company Clear TV Henry Mauriss has tabled a £350 million bid to buy Newcastle United, and is waiting and prepared to move quickly should the proposed Saudi Arabian takeover led by Amanda Staveley fall through.
Magpies owner Mike Ashley is ready to sell the St. James’ Park outfit after agreeing a £300 million deal with the Public Investment Fund and already receiving a nonrefundable £17 million deposit, and he will most likely be keen to do business with the American should be Premier League knock back the Saudis’ bid.