Newcastle boss Steve Bruce admits he finds the club's takeover saga "boring".
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley retains hope of selling the club to a Saudi-back consortium, despite Premier League opposition.
Asked if he could switch off from it, Bruce said: "I have to. It's an ongoing saga, and it's been going on for two years. My job is to win a football match, which is difficult enough, and focus on the team and how we are going to play."
He added: "I can only do what I can do, and that's what I try. If [the takeover] benefits the club, then great. I only want what's best for the club, if that means a takeover then great.
"It's been hanging around, it's not an excuse, but it's difficult at times, of course because it's reported on, and it's become boring, if you like How many stories are there about the takeover? I just try and switch off."
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