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:
5. James Maddison - 25/1
This isn’t a completely outrageous bet, is it? Someone get Ayoze Perez on the phone and tell James to get himself up there! Photo: Michael Regan
6. Hulk - 25/1
Everyone needs a superhero in their team, right? Newcastle have already had Spiderman and he turned out more than alright… Photo: HECTOR RETAMAL
7. Papiss Cisse - 25/1
Bring back Demba Ba as well. Cisse has been banging the goals in for Alanyaspor with 16 goals in 24 league matches this season. Photo: NICOLAS ASFOURI
8. Philippe Coutinho - 20/1
Coutinho is unsettled at Barcelona and has spent this season on loan at Bayern Munich. Why not come to Newcastle and make yourself a hero? Photo: CHRISTOF STACHE