Kevin Keegan could make a sensational return to Newcastle for the third time once Mike Ashley has sold the club, according to reports.
Keegan is adored by Newcastle supporters having made 78 appearances for the club while enjoying two separate spells as manager, having nearly guided them to Premier League gold in the 1995-96 campaign.
Now, according to The Mirror, 'King Kev' will take up an ambassadorial role once the £300million takeover of the club goes through.
The takeover is expected to be completed soon should the Premier League give the consortium backed by Amanda Staveley the green light.
As an act of goodwill, Keegan is expected to be brought in to win over the fans – getting the new Saudi owners reign at St James' Park off to a positive start.
While Keegan's second spell as manager was not as successful as the first, the Doncaster-born former forward is one of the city's adopted sons after his three stints at the club.
Keegan endeared himself further to the Newcastle faithful after hitting out at vilified owner Ashley by vowing to never to set foot inside St James’ Park again, describing Ashley’s reign as ‘an empire of self-harm’.
Along with Keegan, the club are also hoping to bring in a new high-profile boss to replace Steve Bruce, with Mauricio Pochettino and Massimiliano Allegri being lined up as replacements.
Gareth Bale and Edinson Cavani have also been linked with a move once the big-money takeover goes through.