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:
9. Sky Sports
United’s prospective buyers are understood to have earmarked significant investment into the Magpies with Prince Mohammed bin Salman taking up a majority share of 80%. | Getty Images Photo: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
10. iNews
iNews’ Sam Cunningham believes a takeover would be like “several Christmases come at once” for Newcastle fans and the long wait for Ashley to sell has “seemed more like an episode of Netflix’s Tiger King". | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill