As reported by The Chronicle, the Premier League is conducting its owner’s and director’s test following Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) bid to buy Newcastle from current owner Mike Ashley in a £300 million deal.
Newcastle manager Bruce has said that he has not had any talks with anyone about the proposed takeover.
The former Aston Villa and Hull City boss has stated that he is focused on the task at hand, with the Magpies set to return to action in the Premier League this weekend.
Bruce told The Chronicle: “I have had no conversations with anybody. That’s fine by me. If there’s no conversations I get no answers. It’s important to focus on the challenge ahead.”
Newcastle United stay?
According to a report on Skysports.com in April, former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is PIF’s first-choice managerial candidate for next season and beyond.
While Pochettino is a very good manager and is a bigger name, perhaps Bruce should be given a chance.
After all, the Magpies have done well under him this season, and the football they have played have been arguably better than in previous campaigns.
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