There were fears over the future of one of Britain’s most iconic holiday brands today after Pontin’s was put into administration.

LIVERPOOL midfielder Javier Mascherano’s future lies in the hands of Barcelona after manager Roy Hodgson admitted the situation was “uncomfortable” for the Merseysiders.

Renowned deal-broker Keith Harris claims an overseas buyer is considering making an offer of between £400m (€487m) and £500m (€610m) for Liverpool FC.

Investment bank Seymour Pierce has effectively taken control of Birmingham and could put it up for sale after club owner Carson Yeung failed to pay a £2.2m fee to the bank.

WEALTHY supporters attempting to mount a takeover of Manchester United have ruled out making a bid during the current football season.

The Red Knights consortium have revealed they do not expect to make a bid for Manchester United before the end of the season.

Manchester United supporters are planning to table a £1.25bn (€1.38bn) bid for the football club by June in a move that would lead to fans holding a majority stake, it was reported today.

IT DID occur to me after filing my Becks-dominated column last week that it read like some kind of football obituary — and so, sadly for the lad, it now seems to be.

Alex Ferguson can still count on the £80m received from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to spend on new players in the summer, according to Manchester United chief executive David Gill.

MANCHESTER UNITED chief executive David Gill yesterday told the Red Knights group of wealthy fans they are wasting their time trying to buy the club.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill today insisted the Glazers do not want to sell the club and questioned the practicality of the Red Knights’ possible takeover bid.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill is expected today to distance the club from takeover speculation surrounding a group of wealthy fans.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S owners have strengthened their financial position despite the protests against them after releasing figures showing increases in revenue and profits.

YOU ARE always grateful for any trophy, of course. Even in 2006, when we all took the mickey out of Fergie for his pretence that the League Cup victory made the season a success, we were still very glad we had won it. Indeed, in retrospect, that final can be seen as an especially crucial moment – the day Fergie finally decided to abandon Nistelrooy, and one-up front, and instead put his total trust in the DoRooRon.

Manchester United’s owners have strengthened their financial position despite the protests against them after releasing figures showing increases in revenue and profits.

The American owners of Manchester United have insisted the club was not for sale following reports that a group of City financiers were looking to buy up the Premier League side themselves.

The Glazer family have responded to reports of a summit meeting involving the key players behind the Red Knights group trying to oust them from Manchester United by again declaring they have no interest in selling the club.

Manchester United insist they will not to be pressured into spending the £80m they received from Real Madrid for the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo.

North-West-based businessman Geoff Sheard has emerged as a possible buyer for Newcastle United FC.

NEWCASTLE look set to kick off the new season today with their future ownership – and the identity of their manager – still up in the air.

NEWCASTLE’S players returned for pre-season training yesterday amid hopes that a breakthrough off the field could be just days away.

Talks over the future ownership of Newcastle were ongoing today as interested parties prepared to make their moves.

The Singapore-based Profitable Group has confirmed its interest in buying Newcastle.

Newcastle remained a club in flux today as speculation mounted about its future ownership.

REAL MADRID general director Jorge Valdano claims the club are already in negotiations with Manchester United over Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Singapore-based Profitable Group have made formal contact with the people charged with the task of selling Newcastle.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley was today awaiting developments as the race to take the club off his hands gathered pace.

Owner Mike Ashley will not become involved in an auction for Newcastle after placing a £100m price tag on the club.

NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley yesterday confirmed he has put the club up for sale for £100 million (€115m).

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley today confirmed he has put the club up for sale for £100m (€114m).

The man working to sell Newcastle United on behalf of Mike Ashley has revealed there is “real and decent interest” in the club from a number of parties, and he is hopeful a deal can be done by July.

Newcastle remained in limbo today as owner Mike Ashley stepped up his efforts to sell the club.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has revealed he wants to sell the club “as soon as I can”.

TALKS over Alan Shearer’s future continued yesterday amid renewed speculation that owner Mike Ashley could sell the club.

LIVERPOOL’S owners are likely to succeed in refinancing their huge debts before the July deadline, according to football’s top takeover expert.

Newcastle are unlikely to be sold until February if a deal is not done inside the next three weeks.

American tycoon Philip Anschutz has denied he is interested in buying Newcastle.

TWO “very serious” contenders to buy Newcastle have emerged and could be in possession of the club by January.

Two “very serious” contenders to buy Newcastle have emerged and could be in possession of the club by January, according to Keith Harris, chairman of investment bank Seymour Pierce and the man tasked with selling the club.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will face no action for flicking out a hand at Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor during last night's 2-0 victory for his side at St James' Park.

Two “very serious” contenders have emerged as possible buyers of Newcastle, it was revealed today.

The departure of Tony Jimenez has left Newcastle owner Mike Ashley with a big decision to make.

Prospective bidders for Newcastle have been given until October 17 to register a firm interest.