The businessman has been owner of the club for 11 years, but is hopeful that a takeover at St James' Park is on the horizon
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has claimed he would like to sell the club before the new year.
The 54-year-old has made no secret of his desire to sell the club in the past, and has been involved in a number of high-profile failed takeover negotiations, most notably that of Amanda Staveley.
However, despite club lawyer Andrew Henderson last year stating that there were a number of ‘credible parties’ interested in purchasing the club from Ashley, none came to fruition.