Nigerian Businessman Interested in Buying Newcastle United. No, This is Not a Scam

Chris Nathaniel, the chief executive of NVA Management, whose company is handling the deal, said he is hopeful of making Nigeria the first African country to own a Premier League club. "I have been working hard to get wealthy and football-loving Nigerian entrepreneurs to buy the club since Mike Ashley indicated his willingness to sell to the person, people or entrepreneurs who can meet the £400m selling price of the club," he said.

"I am happy to tell you that well-meaning Nigerians have responded and the consortium of Nigerian entrepreneurs has so far contributed £350m to buy the club. Ashley has stood his ground that he won't sell the club until the money is raised to the asking price of £400m ... we need to raise another £50m or £100m to shut the door behind the top Arab companies who are also interested in the club. The Arab companies have also indicated interest and made offers — but they haven't met the asking price."