Newcastle United fans have been left overjoyed by the news that a takeover of the club could happen as soon as the end of the year.
Outlet Arab News (via Sheild Gazette) report that Amanda Staveley, the Yorkshire-born businesswoman who was present for at St James’ Park for the weekend’s clash with Liverpool, is extremely interested in taking the Tyneside club off the hands of current owner Mike Ashley, and would be keen to complete a move before the New Year.
A report from the media outlet read: “Amanda Staveley, the financial entrepreneur who made her name in Middle East investment, could use Arabian Gulf money in a possible takeover of English football club Newcastle United.”
It then continued: “A source close to Staveley told Arab News that her interest in Newcastle was at an early stage, that there had been no talks yet with Mike Ashley, the current owner, and that she was still interested in other clubs in the EPL.
“But it was also indicated that a deal could be done relatively quickly, if serious talks got underway, possibly by the end of the year.”
Following the news of the seemingly impending takeover, Magpies fans have taken to Twitter to share their delight …
Would be time for a Street Party ,but only speculation all of this.
— David HUDDART (@DavidHUDDART1) October 4, 2017
— Kris Waterson (@Kriswaterson) October 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/furrygiblets/status/915639501036376066
— Kieran 🐢 (@Kieranthompson0) October 4, 2017
This takeover is gonna happen. Everything is in place for it to happen. Amanda is not in Newcastle to watch bridges I guess. #NUFC
— NUFC Portal (@NufcPortal) October 4, 2017
Would @alanshearer be willing to help in any takeover of Newcastle United, to help make a deal happen?
— G (@LosPerroGrandeG) October 4, 2017
I'd never heard of Amanda Staveley until about lunchtime now she's easily one of the most important people in my life. #nufc
— Tony Brannon (@TonyBrannon) October 1, 2017
Imagine the moment when………. BREAKING: Amanda Staveley has had a £380m bid accepted for #NUFC pic.twitter.com/ec4XrYfVYI
— Andy (@andylockhart88) October 4, 2017
