Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has admitted Mike Ashley told him weeks ago that Amanda Staveley’s takeover would not go through. Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has admitted Mike Ashley told him weeks ago that Amanda Staveley’s takeover would not go through. Benitez said: “When I was talking with Mike Ashley, he told me that the takeover wouldn’t go through. As he prepared his team for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City, he said: “The takeover is not my issue. Benitez said: “He said clearly they will try to do the best they can to bring the players we are looking for.

Source: Irish Independent January 19, 2018 15:45 UTC