As we enter week 13 of the Newcastle United takeover saga, everyone is still in the dark about what the outcome will be.
The Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, hinted yesterday that the Magpies takeover could be concluded shortly.
He has clearly mentioned that there has been no pressure on them from the UK government but at the same time he was warned by MPs that it would be humiliating to allow a Saudi Arabian consortium to take charge.
Saudi government do not hold a great record on piracy and human rights.