The Independent | Mike Ashley and Amanda Staveley stand-off threatens Newcastle United's January transfer plans The Independent Forty days. That is now the predicted timescale needed for the takeover of Newcastle United to be completed. Forty days, once a bid has been accepted. The estimate comes from those close to the Amanda Staveley camp. There is an almost desperate quest ... Amanda Staveley's Newcastle takeover in doubt after negotiations stalemate How prospective new owner COULD inject funds into Newcastle - even without deal being done Likelihood of a Newcastle takeover before the New Year is 'fanciful', says Christian Purslow |