Newcastle resume training this week with Toon chief Steve Bruce still in the dark about his long-term future at St James' Park.
Six weeks after owner Mike Ashley agreed a £300m takeover deal with Amanda Staveley's Saudi-backed consortium, Bruce has yet to have contact with either party.
The Magpies report back to their Benton training headquarters on Tuesday afternoon with Bruce expecting a full complement of players.
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