Mike Ashley to sever Newcastle ties in Rangers bid

MIKE ASHLEY is reported to be planning to sell Newcastle in a bid to increase his stake at Rangers.
Mike Ashley is reported to be interested in increasing his influence at Rangers and will sell Newcastle to do so. Picture: GettyMike Ashley is reported to be interested in increasing his influence at Rangers and will sell Newcastle to do so. Picture: Getty
Mike Ashley is reported to be interested in increasing his influence at Rangers and will sell Newcastle to do so. Picture: Getty

The Daily Record are reporting that the billionaire has previously been halted in his attempts to buy more than the 10 per cent he currently owns due to SFA concerns over his ownership of the English Premier League club.

Ashley is apparently keen to secure more control at the Ibrox club after it was revealed he already owned the naming rights for the stadium and that his Sports Direct firm had taken control of the club’s retail stores.

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The businessman will be looking to sell Newcastle for around £230 million, a £96 million profit on the £134 million he paid for the club originally.

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