Mr Ashley has alleged breach of contract and has asked for repayment of £3 million investment or compensation. Picture: PA
NEWCASTLE United owner and Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is suing a business associate over a golf course deal.
Mr Ashley has alleged breach of contract and has asked for repayment of £3 million investment or compensation.
Detail of the claim emerged in paperwork lodged by lawyers at the High Court in London.
Lawyers representing Mr Ashley have outlined detail in a written claim form.
They say Mr Ashley and Tony Jimenez made a deal in 2008.
Papers say the agreement was that Mr Ashley would pay £3 million for a five per cent holding in a golf course development in France.
Mr Jimenez was unavailable for comment but is thought to be disputing allegations made against him.
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