According to Eurosport France journalist Manu Lonjon, there has been positive progress in recent hours concerning the takeover of Newcastle United, with the would-be owners still very much optimistic about getting the deal over the line.
Amnesty International and beIN Sports have opposed Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s plans to buy Newcastle, but it does appears that the £300 million takeover will succeed. While there were fears that the Directors’ and Owners’ test could prove to be a stumbling block, Eurosport France’s latest update provides a huge boost, and here is how some of the Magpies fans have reacted to it on Twitter: