An eventful start to the week has given Magpies fans real hope of seeing the back of the controversial Ashley, who first arrived in 2007.
Can fans really start to look forward to life under new ownership? Well, here is what the nationals are saying about the deal, when it could be announced and future plans:
5. Daily Mail
Mail sources say one side of the takeover claim a £300m has been agreed and a formal announcement is due. However, reiterated that Newcastle United have failed to comment on the situation. Photo: PA
6. Daily Star
While all the credit has been heaped on Staveley, The Star have resurfaced a piece from the Wall Street Journal claiming Kim Kardashian’s friend Carla DiBello played a key role in getting the negotiations underway. Photo: Charley Gallay
7. BBC
Neither Newcastle or Staveley would comment when approached by BBC Sport, though their understanding is the Premier League have begun the process of carrying out checks under its owners and directors test. Photo: PA
8. The Telegraph
The Telegraph first broke the news of the Saudis' re-emergence and now believe a formal announcement could be imminent. Plans from Staveley and co are one of steady growth with the aim of developing the club into one that can challenge for European places. Photo: Paul Thomas