Steve Bruce insists he is 'not interested' in Newcastle's protracted takeover.

Toon owner Mike Ashley has accepted a 300m offer from the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund, with the bid now awaiting the outcome of the Premier League's owners' and directors' test.

But Bruce says he is solely focused on securing Newcastle's Premier League status.

Asked whether he was being kept in the loop over developments, head coach Bruce said: "If I am being brutally honest, I am not really interested in [the proposed takeover] because I can't influence that.

"I will hear something when you guys probably hear something.

"Whatever is best for the club is OK with me."