AMANDA STAVELEY is believed to be close to finalising a deal to buy Newcastle United.
The successful businesswomen’s consortium has had a cut price £300m bid accepted by Mike Ashley.
Amanda Staveley at St James’ Park for Newcastle vs LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images
Amanda Staveley has moved a step closer to buying NewcastleCredit: PA:Empics Sport
Who is Amanda Staveley and what is her net worth?
Her full name is Amanda Louise Staveley and she was born in Yorkshire, in 1973, April 11.
The 47-year-old is known for her links with wealthy Middle East investors.
It has previously been reported her net worth is £110million.
Has she been involved in football before?
Staveley’s financial advisory firm PCP Capital Partners helped broker Sheik Mansour’s takeover of Manchester City.
City’s current owner bought the club from Thaksin Shinawatra in 2009.
And in 2016, the same firm were involved in a joint bid to buy a share in Liverpool, but the bid was rejected.
She was involved in Sheikh Mansour’s takeover of Manchester CityCredit: Rex Features
Who is Amanda Staveley’s partner?
Amanda Steveley is married to Mehrdad Ghodoussi.
The two tied the knot in 2011 and have a child together.
Staveley has a home in London but also spends a lot of her time away in Dubai.
The 47-year-old is married to Mehrdad GhodoussiCredit: Rex Features
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
