This week, Newcastle United manager, Steve Bruce made it clear to Ghana international, Christian Atsu that his time with the Tyneside club is completely over together with four others in the recently commenced English Premier League season.



The diminutive wideman found opportunities limited at the St. James Park amid lots of injuries that beset his progress at the club and with the signing of Ryan Fraser it complicated matters for the pacy winger.

But, it looks like the winger may not wait around for much longer having found a new suitor in Scottish champions, Celtic, who have intensified efforts to sign him following his status with Newcastle declared not needed.

Celtic were on the verge of signing Atsu in January, but for a last-minute hitch the move was unsuccessful.

With a year left on his existing contract, Atsu is expected to command a sizeable transfer fee for his current club amid the transfer saga.

The 28-year-old initially joined Newcastle from Chelsea in 2016 while the Magpies were in the English in the Championship.

Atsu had numerous loan spells with the likes of Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, Bournemouth, and Malaga.

Ghana international Christian Atsu’s time with Newcastle United is completely over as manager Steve Bruce has penciled his name together with four others as not part of his squad heading into the new season.

The diminutive Wideman has found opportunities limited at the St. James Park amid lots of injuries that have beset his progress at the club and with the signing of Ryan Fraser it complicates matters for the pacy winger.

On Saturday, manager Steve Bruce failed to name him in his matchday squad as Newcastle posted a 2-0 victory over West Ham United in the first match of the season 2020-21.

“I like Christian – the same goes for [Yoshinori] Muto – trains every day, works tirelessly, [and is] a good professional,But in a situation where, are they going to play enough? There has to come a time when they go and play football.

“The same goes for [Henri] Saivet. Henri has been around the place since I’ve been here. We try to treat him with respect and he trains every day and is a good pro.

“Saivet, Atsu, Muto, [Achraf] Lazaar, [Rolando] Aarons – they need to find a home and try to progress their careers again,” Bruce told the BBC Newcastle on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s League Cup clash with Blackburn Rovers.

The group, assembled by financier Amanda Staveley, and also including the mega-rich Reuben brothers (10 percent), will now have their credentials examined by the Premier League.

Initially, the Englishman wanted to sell the club in his tenth year in charge after taking over in 2007 for £340m but a culmination of factors plundered that deal.

The tycoon’s 13-year ownership of the Tyneside club is close to an end, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman taking an 80 percent stake.

A deal could be finalized in a month, before football’s lockdown ends.

Ashley bought Newcastle for £133m in 2007 and has a £110m interest-free loan helping finance the club.

The Premier League has also been informed of the potential deal and is understood to have begun the process of carrying out checks under its owners and directors test.

Newcastle fans cited a lack of ambition and also criticized his conduct during the coronavirus pandemic where the club has charged fans for next season’s season tickets.

Hopefully, fans of the Toon setup will see their side come back to its glory days after the latest developments, which will see the club enjoy high level fianacial investment.