Newcastle United Doubts over Reuben family involvement in Newcastle takeover • Uncertainty surrounds bid by Amanda Staveley• Staveley reported to have made £250m offer in November Amanda Staveley attended Newcastle’s match against Liverpool earlier this season. According to both parties, the Reuben family did agree financial terms to support Staveley’s bid in December, but after her offer was rejected the family has not been involved with it since. A source close to Jamie Reuben confirmed that they were approached by Staveley in November, and they did agree financial terms for their involvement. The official spokesman for Reuben Brothers confirmed that the family did consider whether they might invest in Newcastle, but said Simon Reuben is unequivocal that they are not doing so. “We are not investing in Newcastle United either as Reuben Brothers or as any individuals, including Jamie.”The Reuben Brothers’ official spokesman said Simon Reuben was “pretty emphatic” that the family is not investing and said that, as Jamie Reuben had led on the talks with Staveley, Simon had called Jamie and confirmed that was correct.

Source: The Guardian January 17, 2018 21:39 UTC