Nigerian Consortium Saving Up
By Tyne-Talk
September 24 2008
The Nigerian Consortium rumoured to be planning to buy Mike Ashley out of Newcastle are said to be convinced former manager Kevin Keegan is on board with them and a big part in their plans for the club.
This Nigerian Consortium, managed by NVA Management an entertainment management company which specialises in managing footballers careers, is said to be made up of 4 wealthy businessmen who between them are looking to pool together £500million to ensure the buyout takes place. However the Chief Executive of NVA Nathaniel has urged other Nigerian business men to step forward and add their millions to the pot.
"We have a big plus in the immediate past manager of the club, Kevin Keegan, who has supported Nigerians' bid to buy Newcastle.
He loves the club with great passion and he is ready to do anything for the club to remain in The Premiership. He told me he is in support or our bid to buy the embattled club.
Keegan told me he may consider returning to the club if we eventually buy the club.
This really renewed our strength and resolve to buy the club if you consider that Keegan is a household name in England and a powerful and influential figure whenever Newcastle United is talked about.
Four prominent entrepreneurs are involved in this deal for now but they don't want their identities to be revealed for now. They have contributed £350 million so far for the project.
But we are still beckoning to other well to do Nigerians to join this lofty and result oriented venture so that we can beat the deadline before another person or persons get the advantage over us (Nigeria) in this race to buy the club.
We are targeting another £100 to £150 million to make a strong offer of £450 million to £500 million to seal this deal once and for all.
You know I initially said £450 million but I think it may be okay to have another £50 million to buy players when the deal is done."
The club isnt worth that anyway
