Two left in running to take over at Newcastle

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

Keith Harris, chairman of investment bank Seymour Pierce and the man tasked with selling the club, revealed that out of seven groups who had expressed an interest, just two were left in the running.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is reportedly seeking £250 million (€308m) for the club and while Harris would not name those involved, he believes a sale will go through before January or early next year.