The Demba Ba Saudi takeover quotes Newcastle United fans will LOVE

Former Newcastle United striker Demba Ba is certain the Saudi Arabian takeover will establish the Magpies where they belong – the top end of the Premier League and back among Europe’s elite.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22:  Newcastle player Demba Ba looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group  match between Newcastle United FC and CS Maritimo at St James' Park on November 22, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22:  Newcastle player Demba Ba looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group  match between Newcastle United FC and CS Maritimo at St James' Park on November 22, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Newcastle player Demba Ba looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group match between Newcastle United FC and CS Maritimo at St James' Park on November 22, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ba, who spent a goal-laden two years on Tyneside between 2011 and 2013, professed his love for United while speaking on Sky Sports News.

And importantly, Ba believes new owners will align the Magpies status as a ‘top club’ with a team to be proud of.

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"If that goes through (the takeover), I will be very happy because Newcastle is a club I love a lot," he said.

"I have spent a very great time there and if this goes through it's going to be another top team.

"I'm not going to say top club because Newcastle is already a top club, but it's going to be another top team, fighting for the title, fighting for the Champions League, and it's going to be only great for the Premier League and for Newcastle also."

Ba is sure United will soon bridge the gap to another one of his former clubs Chelsea.

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"They will challenge,” said the Senegalese international, now of Istanbul Basaksehir.

"We have seen for example a team like Manchester City, who have been challenging for a decade now for the Champions League.

"It's not an easy competition and just money does not give you any guarantee. If money would give you guarantee then for sure City would have had a couple and others also would have had more – my Paris (PSG) would also have one."