Ulker not pursuing Newcastle takeover
Contrary to earlier claims, it looks as though Murat Ulker, Turkey’s richest man, is not pursuing a takeover bid for Newcastle United.
It was confirmed yesterday that the club was being put up for sale by current owner Mike Ashley, prompting links to a number of different potential buyers – including Ulker.
The 58-year-old is currently the chairman of one of the largest companies in Turkey, called Yildiz Holding. The company’s press officer, as quoted by Turkish Football, denied claims that Ulker was aiming to take over the Magpies.
The company is not buying Newcastle United and no negotiations have taken place. We wish the club success in finding a new owner.
Ulker has links in football, and has been prominently partnering Fenerbahce in the last 10 years. However, it’s not looking as though Newcastle will be the next club he invests in.
The businessman is reportedly worth a colossal total of £2.8bn, and was claimed to have seen Newcastle, as a club, as a hugely attractive proposition.
However, it appears as though Ulker will not be Newcastle’s new owner.