Former Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has urged the club to stick with Steve Bruce and not return to the 'negative football' under Rafael Benitez once their proposed takeover is complete.
Current owner Mike Ashley has reportedly agreed to sell the club to PCP Capital Partners, who have been backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund to complete a £300million takeover.
Sportsmail revealed on Wednesday that Ashley has told friends he believes a takeover is 'closer than it has ever been', with the deal brokered by businesswoman Amanda Staveley, who seeks to take a 10 per cent share along with the Reuben Brothers' private equity firm and the remaining 80 per cent held by Saudi Arabia.