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'Never say never': Newcastle United release takeover statement after Saudi bid ends

Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley has revealed that the club are still open to selling the club to Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

The bidding group pulled out on a dramatic Thursday, blaming the Premier League and speaking of their "heartbreak" at the deal ending.

And now Newcastle have released their own statement.

However, the current regime say they are now going to focus on summer recruitment and are believed to be working on their second signing of the summer behind the scenes.

Speaking on the back of a day of statements from the bidding group, Charnley said: “We acknowledge yesterday’s statement.

“Never say never, but to be clear Mike Ashley is 100% committed to this deal (sale).

“However our current focus must now be on supporting Steve Bruce in the transfer market and on the preparations for the new season."

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