Newcastle United's 14 years of decline and negativity during Mike Ashley's Tyneside tenure were well-documented. The recent uplift and turnaround is no secret either.
The £300m change of ownership means Newcastle are now in a position to battle for the likes of Sven Botman this summer, attempting to fight off big European suitors who can offer Champions League football and a huge platform to prove their worth.
AC Milan are the team currently trying to stop the Magpies from securing Botman's signature. The Italian champions have made no secret of their interest, with director Paolo Maldini keen to bring the central defender to the historic club.
