Newcastle Seek Premier League Approval for Saudi Takeover as Fresh Attempt Gets Serious

​Newcastle United have asked the Premier League if the prospective new ownership in the form of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, is eligible to buy the club. Takeover talk has surrounded Newcastle for some time, with a group headed by businesswoman and Magpies fan Amanda Staveley notably failing with a £300m attempt launched in late 2017. The fresh Saudi bid has been launched in tandem with Staveley’s PCP Capital group and Reuben Brothers, the private... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/