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'We've f***ing done it!': Newcastle United fans flood social media to celebrate news that their £300m Saudi takeover is BACK ON... and supporters' popular #cans tag is used so much it trends No 1 on Twitter!

Newcastle United fans descended onto social media to celebrate the expected £300million Saudi takeover of the club following the Gulf state's crucial settlement over piracy issues.

Those close to the process have indicated that the removal of all forms of piracy in Saudi Arabia and the lifting of a ban on Qatar-based beIN Sports being shown in the country should now pave the way for the deal, which was abandoned last year, to be signed off.

Fans, who have come to adopt #cans for whenever there is good news for supporters, were quick to celebrate what has been viewed as a major step towards an ownership change.