Mike Ashley

Steve Bruce was handed a stunning pay-out when he parted ways with Newcastle United on Wednesday, a report has revealed

The businessman has finally parted company with the Magpies but seems intent on getting straight back into football.

"People think, sell the club to the Saudi Arabians and we will win the league, but it doesn't happen like that."

The sportswear magnate launched a two-pronged legal assault on the governing body after the failed Saudi-backed takeover bid.

It seemed as though the deal was dead but this story may still have a long way to run.

“He don’t care what people think. It’s his club and he’s doing what he wants to do."

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is gearing up for a legal battle with the Premier League over the collapse of a Saudi-backed takeover.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is awaiting further developments after another prospective buyer formalised its interest in the club.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund has released a statement to explain why they have walked away from its takeover of Newcastle.

Steve Bruce emerged from his meeting with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley confident of his support in what remains of the January window.

The United manager insists he is confident the much-maligned Newcastle owner will back him with transfer cash this month.

Mike Ashley has agreed to sell Newcastle to a relative of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour for £350m, according to reports.

Mike Ashley is resigned to having to foot the bill for Newcastle's January transfer business as takeover talks have stalled.

Rio Ferdinand launched into an impassioned pro-Mike Ashley rant following the club's 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Saturday

Mike Ashley's best hope of selling Newcastle could rest upon two of the interested parties joining forces.