Former Newcastle United striker Joselu is backing the club's sale.

The prospective owners fronted by Ripon-born financier Amanda Staveley remain confident of concluding the deal.

Alaves striker Joselu told AS: "Newcastle is a very big club with an incredible fans.

"The stadium is spectacular and if this new project goes well it will be a blast."

Joselu has impressed in La Liga so far this season, netting nine times and reportedly attracting attention from Barcelona in the mid-season window.