Newcastle United takeover & transfer news: Reported Henry Mauriss developments, winger linked and kit leak

Henry Mauriss and the Clear TV bid to buy Newcastle United has reportedly gathered some pace.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Harry Wilson of AFC Bournemouth looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth  at Etihad Stadium on July 15, 2020 in Manchester, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Harry Wilson of AFC Bournemouth looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth  at Etihad Stadium on July 15, 2020 in Manchester, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Harry Wilson of AFC Bournemouth looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on July 15, 2020 in Manchester, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

While scepticism reigns supreme on Tyneside towards the American businessman and his mystery business, the Telegraph report a "sales purchase agreement" has been drawn up ahead of the deal progressing.

It is not known whether Mauriss has sufficient funds to complete the purchase, or would simply be a front man for another investor.

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Meanwhile, United’s new second and third kits have been leaked online – with the change being a fluorescent yellow design and the third a triangular purple make up.

And elsewhere, the Magpies have been linked with a summer move for £30 million-rated Harry Wilson, who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth from Liverpool.

United are thought to be looking in the market for free transfers and loan targets this summer. Leeds United are also said to be keen.