Newcastle United's players have returned to training this week ahead of a possible resumption to the Premier League season and Magpies defender Paul Dummett couldn't contain his excitement as he tweeted following the announcement.

It has sparked mass reaction from sections of the St James' Park faithful but many clearly had the club's prospective takeover on their mind.

The 28-year-old has been a long-serving member of Steve Bruce's squad having some through the academy system. He has gone on to feature 185 times in the black and white stripes since making his senior bow against Manchester City in 2013.

Dummett is able to play at both left-back and centre-back, though it is the latter position he has filled in at the most this campaign, playing 13 of his 16 matches in the Premier League there, via Transfermarkt. Although, he has missed a fair share of matches after being ruled out for the season through injury.

The former Wales international is valued at £4.95m and still has two years to run on his current contract.

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