According to a tweeted update by Sky Sports journalist Pete Graves, the interest in a Newcastle United takeover is ‘very real‘, even despite a Chronicle report which states that no ‘concrete bid‘ has been launched for the club – prompting many Magpies supporters to discuss the latest update.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has reportedly been in talks to buy the majority stakes in Newcastle for some time – with this piece from the Guardian back in late January indicating that a deal was ‘90%‘ complete and that Mike Ashley would sell the club imminently. However, after a month of varying updates, including one where Ashley reportedly demanded a non-refundable bond of £250,000 be paid to him directly (Daily Mirror), there has been mainly radio silence.
Taking to Twitter in order to ease fans’ frustration, Graves maintains that interest in buying the club is ‘very real‘ – with supporters since discussing the news on social media.
Find all of their best comments down below.
I maintain: interest is very real.
(I’m told) MA is open to the right offer.
I can confirm: talks have taken place.
I can’t confirm: where the deal is at this precise moment.
I haven’t had an update in a good few days.
Sorry I can’t offer you more than that tonight.
— Pete Graves (@PeteGravesSky) February 20, 2020
Silence is golden. No denials from either side since it leaked. We’ll know when it’s done. Hopefully very soon, maybe when hit 40 points Mark?
— Me (@newcastlefan55) February 20, 2020
I think this is a refreshingly honest tweet.
— Tony (@ToeKneesTweets) February 20, 2020
The right offer? Something tells me the right offer would involve Ashley trying to take absolute liberties in a deal. 13 years of lies
— Roman (@AndrewK67647299) February 20, 2020
MA is open to the right offer. This is what i dont believe. Why would he get rid of his cash cow. just deliberate time wasting to keep up a facade that he wants to sell
— Rick Fury (@rick_vengeance) February 20, 2020
Love the way you’ve worded this Pete and Cheers for your update ⚫⚪⚫⚪⚫⚪
— Dameo1892 (@DamianPearce89) February 20, 2020
Most appreciate the updates even if nothing new. But lets be honest pete, it really isnt happening. BZG time wasters all over again
— Lee Anderson (@RealLeeAnderson) February 20, 2020
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