Newcastle United’s sale is now looking unlikely to go through before the January transfer window, which will disappoint Rafael Benitez.
Ashley had expressed a desire to sell Newcastle before the January transfer window, so Rafael Benitez would be backed with funds in the new year.
However, any potential deal for Newcastle being done before 2019 is now looking highly unlikely.
Peter Kenyon still retains an interest in buying Newcastle, but the deal is proving problematic.
Ashley reportedly wants to keep Sports Direct advertisements up around the stadium, even after selling up, and Kenyon is having to think twice about granting that request.
Newcastle fans have protested against Ashley during his time at the club, and there have been boycotts on Sports Direct arranged.
Ashley has now gone on holiday, and that could be bad news for Benitez.
The Newcastle boss wants to make additions in January, but is still unclear over whether he will have the budget to make new signings.
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