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The United owner said that he'd never been closer to selling the club - although not everyone was convinced by it.

Tuesday brought denials from Arthur Blank, the Atlanta Falcons owner, amid talk that two groups were in talks with Ashley.

Meanwhile, takeover talk is back on Monday after Mike Ashley gave an interview with Sky in which he claimed talks to sell United were at an "advanced" stage.



Newcastle will hold their pre-Wolves press conference on Friday as they look to build on Wednesday's encouraging 1-1 draw with Everton.

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