Newcastle fans fear takeover is off as Rafa Benitez reportedly heads to Everton

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Some Toon fans believe there is a direct link between the Newcastle takeover and Rafa Benitez reportedly heading to Everton.

It was reported last night that the Spaniard is on the brink of being appointed as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement.

Sky Sports believe Benitez is Everton’s number one target, and that he is close to a return to the Premier League.

But what has all this got to do with a Newcastle takeover that may or may not happen?

Well some Toon fans incredibly believe this means it’s curtains for any immediate resolution.

Mike Ashley is currently trying to get the takeover back on track, taking legal action against the Premier League.

Arbitration is set to take place soon, while the club have also filed an anti-competition claim against the Premier League.

However, it is unclear when we will have a conclusion.

Benitez reportedly helped bring Amanda Staveley to the table when she first attempted to buy the club.

Throughout the Saudi-backed takeover, his name has been linked with a return.

Shields Gazette reporter Liam Kennedy even claimed that Benitez wants the Newcastle job if a takeover happens, and a move elsewhere could suggest a change of ownership isn’t on the horizon.

With the 61-year-old reportedly heading to Everton, some fans now believe the takeover is off.

Fans theorise if the Newcastle takeover is now off after Rafa Benitez news

Rafa Benitez to Everton should have now impact on Toon takeover

While some fans fear it is all over, the Chronicle have reported that this has no baring on any takeover at St James’ Park.

They state that Benitez was never an automatic choice for the consortium, despite his history with the Magpies.

The Chronicle add that nothing has changed, be it positive or negative.

And why would it?

While fans are hopeful there will be a resolution this summer, no one knows what will happen.

Unless there is a settlement, we will have to wait to see which way arbitration goes.

Mike Ashley is reportedly confident, but so were the consortium last year – and we all know how that ended, don’t we?

Benitez might have been a dream appointment for some supporters, but he could hardly wait forever for a takeover that may or may not happen.

He’s been out of work since January, and is reportedly being offered the chance to manage a strong Premier League club based close to his family.

It’s heartbreak for Newcastle fans, but it’s far from over for the takeover saga.