By Sky Sports News
A consortium led by Peter Kenyon is one of at least four parties in the running to buy Newcastle from Mike Ashley, Sky Sports News understands.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United CEO has been in talks with the Newcastle owner since September, as revealed by Sky News, after he made clear his intentions to end Ashley's 11-year tenure at St James' Park.
Kenyon has also been in talks with US-based investors for weeks, with the support of Rockefeller Capital, as he drums up further financial backing for his bid.
