Tell me about it. Trying to get money out of the middle east is like trying to convince a decent lass to open their legs.
Ethically they shouldn't, but it is possible that Ashley has had interest from elsewhere, they've gone through the whole sale process behind closed doors, just in case the Saudi deal falls through. Ashley could claim ignorance and say he's had no contact from anyone and as far as he knew the deal was off as there was so much uncertainty. Didn't Ashley say a week ago that he wants an answer as to what's going on.
Jesus Christ I now know a little about how the brexiteers felt. they've tried everything to stop this takeover