Soccer:Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley today confirmed he has put the club up for sale for €114million.

More than a week after it emerged that Ashley was looking to get out for the second time since he took control, the Magpies issued an official statement setting a price as Keith Harris, chairman of investment bankers Seymour Pierce, continued his search for buyers.

The statement read: “The board of Newcastle United can today confirm that the club is for sale at the price of £100million (€114m).

“Interested parties should contact Newcastle United at admin nufc.co.uk (or Keith Harris at Seymour Pierce) for further details.

“The club will not be making any further comment at the present time.”