Fans react as Faustino Asprilla comments on Newcastle takeover
Former Newcastle United forward Faustino Asprilla is the latest name to chime in with comments on the prospective takeover of the club.
The Colombian enjoyed a two-year spell at the Magpies between 1996 and 1998 before returning to Parma, and the northeast outfit has clearly left behind a mark on Asprilla as he’s asking the same question as the majority of fans – what exactly is happening with the deal?
He tweeted that along with a highlights reel of his time at St James’ Park:
Some of the Magpies faithful have even been responding to the 50-year-old’s message on Twitter…
Reports first emerged over a month ago that a Saudi-backed consortium involving Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were close to purchasing Newcastle for £300m from Mike Ashley after a torrid reign of 13 years at the helm.
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Though, any sign of confirmation still seems a little while away going by fresh claims in the press this week.
AND in other news, Craig Hope issues latest update on Newcastle takeover…