Newcastle boss takes next step to sell club

NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley has appointed investment bank Seymour Pierce to handle the sale of the club.

A club statement said: “The board of Newcastle United can today confirm it has appointed the London-based investment bank Seymour Pierce to act on the potential sale of the club.

“All matters relating to the sale of the club, including inquiries from interested parties, should go through Seymour Pierce.