Former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has revealed he hopes to complete a takeover of Newcastle United “as soon as possible”.Kenyon, who is leading a consortium hoping to buy the Premier League club, has written to the club’s owner Mike Ashley stating his commitment to conclude a deal in the near future.
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