Newcastle United: Fans buzz at takeover news from Rob Draper

Plenty of Newcastle United fans are buzzing after NUFC 360‘s Twitter page relayed information from Mail on Sunday’s chief football writer Rob Draper about the prospective takeover in the North East.

As per the journalist, several clubs in the Premier League have voiced their concerns to the top flight regarding the deal at St. James’ Park due to piracy concerns about broadcasting England’s highest division in Saudi Arabia.

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However, sources close to the bid insist that there have been no red flags as of yet, as Draper added that the proposed takeover is expected to be approved soon.

There has not yet been a finalised time stamp in terms of when the deal will definitely be completed, as there are still concerns with the Premier League with regards to piracy.

In addition, the Saudi-led consortium have not yet found out whether they have passed the owners’ and directors’ tests set out by the top flight, so it looks like members of the Toon faithful still have to play the waiting game.

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Nevertheless, this news did give these Magpies at least some encouragement:

It is said that PIF have no influence over the Saudi state’s role in the BeoutQ piracy issue, meaning that blocking the deal over this is very unlikely. #NUFC

— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) May 17, 2020

No red flags surley means funds transferred this week and the big reveal is on………… Ooooh me lads n lasses better get the cans oot ❤️👀⚽⚫⚪⚫⚪🍻

— geordiefella76 (@MarcSarg76) May 17, 2020

Here we go again boys!!!!

— Maggies (@deaNo_oO) May 17, 2020

Not going to lie, this takeover + covid lock down + me being stuck in an apartment on my todd for a months in a foreign country as = way to many #Cans.

— Simon Lee ⚫⚪⚫ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇦 (@JediTipster1) May 17, 2020