CHIEF Sports Writer Scott Wilson with his take on the latest in a long line of takeover talks at Newcastle United.
Amanda Staveley’s Saudi Arabia-backed consortium are looking to push through a deal with Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley as quickly as possible with sources suggesting there is growing optimism on both sides that an agreement could be close.
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