Summer 2019 takeover saga

[Colly]

Just an excuse to not tie up Rafa

Kinky.

[Heisen]

It would be typical for us to be taken over by the only Sheikh with no money

[Don Sholeone]

So this guy isn't related to the Man City owner which is a massive relief, it eliminates a lot of questions about conflict of interests, the second bit of news is apparently the club hasn't had proof of funds yet, this doesn't really mean anything imo, not showing proof yet doesn't mean they don't have the funds, also with this coming from the club sources maybe it's move to calm them down and remind them who currently holds the power, I don't think Ashley and Co would have been happy with the last 24 hours if this is indeed real, it quickly became a media circus again which would be annoying, I'm still optimistic on this though but if it doesn't happen there is only 1 factor these "5 close sales" have in common and that is MA

[Tsi]

to pinch a quote from the article that sums up the article


As Heisen said no one in the press has a clue.

So it's a done deal then!

Yes they've already Sheikhed hands on the deal

[Blue & Maroon]

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/f ... t-16340160

Decent article from The Chronic for once.

[Valentino's fast feet]

**** off with all your sensible pessimism Let us dream for just a few days.

I managed 24 whole hours before realism kicked in...

At least it's never boring

[bodacious benny]

4th favourite to sing Mbappe

Glad to see things aren't getting out of hand

Does anyone seriously expect us to be mega rich? I fear that some fans do. I'll be more than happy if it turns out this guy can give us enough money to challenge Wolves/Everton/Leicester for a top 8 finish. I think that's pretty realistic.

[Hjl]

4th favourite to sing Mbappe

Glad to see things aren't getting out of hand

Does anyone seriously expect us to be mega rich? I fear that some fans do. I'll be more than happy if it turns out this guy can give us enough money to challenge Wolves/Everton/Leicester for a top 8 finish. I think that's pretty realistic.

No, I want to be so rich that we can buy the league. I want to know what it's like to be called a glory hunter for once.

[overseasTOON]

HH Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the most recent name to be linked with the sale of Newcastle United has announced that should the sale be completed he'll award the long suffering Newcastle fans with a long overdue squad revamp.

"I'll give them something that will unite them and signal an end to the suffering. I will personally pay up Joselu's contract."

[Tsi]

4th favourite to sing Mbappe

Glad to see things aren't getting out of hand

Does anyone seriously expect us to be mega rich? I fear that some fans do. I'll be more than happy if it turns out this guy can give us enough money to challenge Wolves/Everton/Leicester for a top 8 finish. I think that's pretty realistic.

Said earlier I'd be happy with top ten finishes and giving the cups a real good go.

[lassassinblanc]

4th favourite to sing Mbappe

Glad to see things aren't getting out of hand

Does anyone seriously expect us to be mega rich? I fear that some fans do. I'll be more than happy if it turns out this guy can give us enough money to challenge Wolves/Everton/Leicester for a top 8 finish. I think that's pretty realistic.

Said earlier I'd be happy with top ten finishes and giving the cups a real good go.

If we aren't Champions League winners in 3 seasons then I consider this to be a failure

[Tsi]

Said earlier I'd be happy with top ten finishes and giving the cups a real good go.

If we aren't Champions League winners in 3 seasons then I consider this to be a failure

[overseasTOON]

$23 billion

[Remember Colo]

This is going to continue to play out messily in the media, because of course the purchase of a football club happens slower and more incrementally than the 24 hour news cycle likes to operate nowadays. They'll keep needing to produce stories until the next most exciting news breaks, and yet there won't be legitimate progress or updates every 4 hours. And I'm not even blaming them for that, they're doing their jobs, but people need to chill and stop losing their s*** each day contracts aren't signed and Sports Direct isn't ripped down from the facades of SJP.

[Blue & Maroon]

This is going to continue to play out messily in the media, because of course the purchase of a football club happens slower and more incrementally than the 24 hour news cycle likes to operate nowadays. They'll keep needing to produce stories until the next most exciting news breaks, and yet there won't be legitimate progress or updates every 4 hours. And I'm not even blaming them for that, they're doing their jobs, but people need to chill and stop losing their s*** each day contracts aren't signed and Sports Direct isn't ripped down from the facades of SJP.

Football fans in general know f*** all especially about football, expect plenty of outrage etc if it isn't completed by the end of the week (which it won't be) .

I'll be staying off Twitter for a while, luckily this place is reasonably sane for footballing matters, just a pity a lot of the members cant control their bowls

[Tsi]

Bloomberg.com is a website which has a good reputation - basically, it specialises in hour financial news and information.

If you search Bin Zayed Group on their website you get this - look at the bottom right.

SpoilerShow

[Caer Newydd]

Just heard from source close to a Middle East tycoon,
That next season, Newcastle will run out to this tune.

[Remember Colo]

This is going to continue to play out messily in the media, because of course the purchase of a football club happens slower and more incrementally than the 24 hour news cycle likes to operate nowadays. They'll keep needing to produce stories until the next most exciting news breaks, and yet there won't be legitimate progress or updates every 4 hours. And I'm not even blaming them for that, they're doing their jobs, but people need to chill and stop losing their s*** each day contracts aren't signed and Sports Direct isn't ripped down from the facades of SJP.

Football fans in general know f*** all especially about football, expect plenty of outrage etc if it isn't completed by the end of the week (which it won't be) .

I'll be staying off Twitter for a while, luckily this place is reasonably sane for footballing matters, just a pity a lot of the members cant control their bowls

Staying off twitter will definitely bring you peace! I logged off a couple years ago and feel much more relaxed for it.

[Blue & Maroon]

Football fans in general know f*** all especially about football, expect plenty of outrage etc if it isn't completed by the end of the week (which it won't be) .

I'll be staying off Twitter for a while, luckily this place is reasonably sane for footballing matters, just a pity a lot of the members cant control their bowls

Staying off twitter will definitely bring you peace! I logged off a couple years ago and feel much more relaxed for it.

Reddit as well, they need to rename that place the bedwetters switchboard the way some people are going on.

[overseasTOON]

Mike Ashley, currently buying up every failing high street chain has been linked with Jamie Oliver's collapsed food emporiums.

A source close to Mike said "When this attempted sale of Newcastle United eventually fails; Mike knows he'll have to take the squad out for some pizza and pasta. Maybe even a couple of times in a season"

The Jamie's Italian chain was a mid-priced venture where a plate of pasta can cost as much as £15.

"Mike wont pay that much for some simple pasta" the source stated. "He'll want a staff discount!"