It has been quite a busy summer transfer window for Newcastle United so far. We are already in the final month of Rafael Benitez’s contract, which is set to expire at the end of June. The Spaniard has been linked with a move away from the Tyneside, with Roma a potential destination.
The uncertain future of Benitez has also taken a considerable hit in Newcastle’s business in the transfer window, with very few players being linked in recent weeks. But most importantly, it has been the takeover talks, which has dominated the news, of late.
It was believed that the Magpies were on the verge of a takeover from Bin Zayed Group with club owner Mike Ashley being involved in serious negotiations in recent days. But, among all these clouds of uncertainties, Newcastle fans haven’t had a great time, and it has been rather evident when looking at some of the reactions from social media.
Most of the fans were fuming at the lengthy negotiations over the Bin Zayed takeover and the fact that it could potentially end in a no go.
Waiting for this Newcastle takeover to happen is genuinely stressful
— Cal. (@c4llummm) June 8, 2019
That Newcastle takeover gone awfully quiet lol #NewcastleUnited #football #PremierLeague
— Tom Hall (@tommyha11_) June 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheGingerPirlo_/status/1136995409853919234
Conservative Newcastle fans, meanwhile, are still in support of Rafa remaining at the club beyond this summer.
Trophies??? we just need a stable, balanced club, heading in the right direction with a competent owner and that has the fans on side…
Then…. we might be able to retain a manager like Rafa Benitez.
🤷🏼♂️ https://t.co/qJIiUQ6H8N
— Derek Rivers (@DykaRivers) June 8, 2019
Are we getting takeover or not @NUFC Howay us fans need to know, that’s all we care about atm if it’s true or not?? And please sign @rafabenitezweb up ✍🏼 he’s the only one who’s keeping the fans goin 💯⚫️⚪️
— Rich Miller ⚽️ (@Rich1982Miller) June 8, 2019
The optimistic Newcastle fans also played their part as a successful takeover could potential make Newcastle one of the biggest teams in England.
Checking Twitter every 30 seconds to see if the sale has went thru
Will be the happiest day of my life…. and I have 3 kids haha
Shhhhh don’t tell my mrs I said that 😂 #nufc #NewcastleUnited #Newcastle #TAKEOVER #binzayedgroup
— Lloyd Wallace 🖤🤍 ♓️ (@lloydwallace14) June 7, 2019
Just been told by a reliable source that the newcastle takeover will be complete by wednesday 12th june,and jose mourinho will be announced as manager with 150m war chest.
Lets wait and see eh #nufctakeover.@biggsdarklighta— murraysminted75 (@pennyfloater75) June 7, 2019
Some were quick to troll Newcastle’s transfer targets amid ongoing talks of a massive takeover.
https://twitter.com/leeebooth9/status/1136258611276144640
And it also applies to the other side of the spectrum.
Even if the takeover happens at newcastle, there is 0 chance mbappe goes there, why would he go from neymar and verratti to ayoze perez and shelvey😂
— Luke Saile (@LukeSaile) June 8, 2019
