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The extraordinary transfers Newcastle United are being tipped to complete IF takeover goes through

Newcastle United are being tipped to spend big as a £300million takeover edges closer – but who do the bookmakers think the Magpies will sign?

A consortium of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers are close to ending Mike Ashley’s 13-year tenure.

Much has been made about the wealth PIF carry, so scroll and click through the pages to see who the bookmakers are tipping United to sign, if – or when – a takeover is complete: