Joe Kinnear believes Mike Ashley is ready to take Newcastle United OFF the market.
Kinnear said: "From the times I've met him I think Mike Ashley is the sort of guy who would hold his hands up and try and call a truce with the fans. I know he's deeply hurt by what's happened.
"I think you will hear from him after the Chelsea game on November 22. I think he will have to - it's been a long time with nothing being said.
"I was originally brought in for eight games and in that time span he thought the club would be sold. Now if it's not he's got to come up with other ideas.
"And I'd probably say we need four players. We maybe need to shift some out - I would advise him to go that route anyway.
"The most important thing is that we don't go down. I think we're strong enough to avoid relegation with a little tinkering."
Despite interest from Nigeria, South Africa, America and China, no one has been able to match Ashley's £300million asking price.
Kinnear added: "Here's a guy that's put £240m in. He's cleared all the debts. This club is solvent where other clubs are forced to sell."