Steve Bruce insists the potential takeover at Newcastle won’t have any effect on his plans for the remainder of the transfer window. Last weekend, it emerged that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has opened talks with Toon owner Mike Ashley over a £340million takeover bid. Billionaires David and Simon Reuben are also part of the consortium in talks to take over the club, as well as Amanda Stavely. Talk of the club having new owners has understandably led to suggestions Bruce’s plans for the remainder of the transfer window could be scuppered. “I just ignore all of that,” Bruce said of the takeover talk.

Source: Express January 28, 2020 09:45 UTC