Reports that owner Mike Ashley is set to hand Newcastle manager Steve Bruce £80million in the summer suggests the club is still some way from being sold.
With Eddie Hearn now weighing in on the takeover talk surrounding Newcastle United, just what on earth is going on at St James' Park?
With latest reports claiming Newcastle United are in Saudi Arabia takeover talks, is this finally the end of owner Mike Ashley's 13-year reign?
Manager Steve Bruce will head into transfer talks with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley having guided the club into the fourth round of the FA Cup.