Newcastle United
‘Boris is a geordie’, ‘Very positive sign’ – Some NUFC fans react as UK government letter on takeover leaks
According to The Times, while the British government has made supportive noises about the £300 million bid of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to buy Newcastle United, it has insisted that it cannot be involved in the Premier League’s vetting process of the takeover in a leaked letter. A campaign group, just like Amnesty International and beIN Sports, has called for the Magpies takeover bid by the Saudis to be rejected, and that has prompted the government to react thus: “There is no government role in this [Premier League] process. The UK government supports Saudi Arabia’s continued diversification efforts under its Vision 2030 strategy. “Saudi Arabia’s investments through its PIF form part of these efforts. The PIF invests in many sectors internationally, with their potential stake ...
‘What a signing that would be’: Many NUFC fans react to latest transfer rumour
Newcastle United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reactions on reports linking the club with a move for Kai Havertz. The Magpies could plunge into the new era if the proposed takeover goes through, but as of now, the Premier League have not given the green signal to go ahead. While the delay in the takeover process is causing frustration among the fans, the would-be owners are confident that at some point it will go through. It has been claimed that the new owners are likely to invest heavily in the squad, which means the Magpies can be expected to move for some big-name players in the transfer market. In the past couple of months, Newcastle have been linked with a move for players like Gareth Bale, Philippe Coutinho, James Rodriguez, and Kalidou Koulibaly...
Report: Newcastle star won’t be able to play again this season despite being fit
According to Sportsmail, Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett won’t be able to play again this season after the English Premier League ruled out managers from making changes to their 25-man squads. The versatile defender was removed from the squad in January after an injury initially ruled him out of the campaign. Newcastle replaced him in the squad with Danny Rose who joined from Tottenham Hotspur before the end of the winter transfer window. Head coach Steve Bruce was hoping that the Premier League would relax its squad rules temporarily in order to allow Dummett back into the squad and boost his options at left-back. That wouldn’t be happening after their latest decision, though, and alterations will not be permitted unless special dispensation is given by the Premier League board. Ne...
Report: EPL giants give transfer guru NUFC want mandate to negotiate for WC winner
According to GFFN, Manchester United have given former Paris Saint-Germain Sporting Director Antero Henrique the mandate to negotiate with Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso on their behalf. The Portuguese transfer guru has been out of work since leaving Parc des Princes last year but could be working with Newcastle United next season after the would-be owners contacted him. Henrique helped negotiate the transfer of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford in January and could help the Red Devils seal a £31 million move for the French World Cup-winning Bayern star. Man Utd would definitely love to recruit such an influential transfer expert on a permanent basis, and it is why Newcastle must act fast. The former PSG chief is open to working with the Magpies as their Sport...
‘A good sign for us’, ‘Excellent’ – Some NUFC fans react as Reuben brothers news emerges
Newcastle United could soon have new owners after chairman Mike Ashley agreed to sell the club to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers for £300 million. PIF will own 80% of the St. James’ Park outfit post-takeover, with 10% belonging to Amanda Staveley’s PCP and the remaining 10% going to Simon Reuben and David Reuben. The Reuben brothers have decided to fund a new Oxford college with an £80 million donation through their foundation – Reuben Foundation – and the news has caught the attention of Newcastle fans. Jamie Reuben – son of David – took to Twitter to post the news, and here is how some Magpies fans reacted to it: I would say that’s a ‘fit and proper’ move. 👍🏻 — Cameron Caris (@Scrapsterelly) June 11, 2020 they seem keen...
Report: What sources close to Mike Ashley are saying about Henry Mauriss
According to The Chronicle, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is growing impatient about the potential sale of the club. The report has claimed that Ashley will soon look to seek clarity about the situation, as he wants to get the sale of Newcastle to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund done. The owner’s and director’s test process has taken two months now, and the Premier League have yet to make a decision, according to the report. It has been further claimed that sources close to Ashley have refused to play down the chances of American tycoon Henry Mauriss buying Newcastle should the potential sale to PIF fall through. “Sources close to Ashley have refused to play down the chances of American tycoon Henry Mauriss but the Californian businessman has not placed a formal offer yet and ob...
‘Final stage of the process’: Caulkin provides exciting update on potential NUFC takeover and timescale
In the latest ‘Pod on the Tyne’ podcast, The Athletic journalists George Caulkin and Chris Waugh have taken a lot of questions from the Newcastle fans, and most of them are related to the takeover. Caulkin, who is undoubtedly one of the best journalists around covering Northern football, has been providing regular updates on the takeover saga, either in the form of articles or on social networking site Twitter. He has been constantly in touch with both parties, the selling and the buying sides, but has admitted that it is frustrating. Caulkin admits that he is still very positive that the deal will go through but at the same time has refused to put a time scale on it. I think that’s unlikely. They’ll have wasted a lot of time and money. From what I’m told there’s a determination to see it ...
Report shares four questions EPL lawyers want PIF to answer before approving NUFC takeover
According to The Sun, the English Premier League’s legal team have tabled a series of questions for Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to answer before a decision is made on their Newcastle United £300 million takeover bid. Passing the top-flight’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test is the only hurdle currently stopping the PIF from owning the St. James’ Park outfit, and they have been asked about the piracy claims linking them with beoutQ. Qatar’s beIN Sport insists that Saudi is behind the pirate satellite station, estimating it has cost them one billion US dollars in lost subscriptions, lost advertising revenue, legal fees and technical reports. The Premier League also have concerns over the Saudis human rights records and have asked about their role in the murder of dissident journalist Ja...
Report claims when Premier League verdict on Newcastle takeover could finally be delivered
According to The Sun, the English Premier League won’t deliver a verdict on Newcastle United £300 million takeover until after the formal publication of the World Trade Organization of Qatar’s allegations of intellectual property breaches against Saudi Arabia. That is due in the next fortnight, and Newcastle fans will have to wait for at least two more weeks to know their fate as the saga continues. The WTO has ruled that the Kingdom is indeed behind beoutQ – a pirate pay-television broadcaster that simulcasts the programming of Qatar-based broadcaster beIN Sports – and has already submitted a 123-page report to the Premier League. The EPL legal team have continued to peruse the report, and its why the would-be Magpies owners are yet to pass the Owners’ and Directors’ Test. They have also ...
‘Won’t be much longer’ – Sky Sports reporter responds to Newcastle fan on takeover
Newcastle United fans are really starting to get exhausted as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover saga drags on into the third month. The Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test is taking longer than expected, with Saudi’s alleged piracy of sporting events via satellite station beoutQ further complicating things. PCP Capital Partners’ Amanda Staveley – currently fronting the bid – is now occupied with a £1.6 billion legal battle with Barclays, and while that isn’t expected to have any effect on the takeover, it isn’t ideal given that the court case will take a lot of her time. Magpies fans want to know if the takeover is still on the cards, and the reply of Sky Sports’ Pete Graves when one asked him about it on Twitter should excite them: Equally exhausted bu...
Report: Potential Newcastle owners want 2 or 3 marquee signings, 116-cap int’l one of them
Newcastle remain keen on signing Edinson Cavani this summer. The 116-cap Uruguayan international is expected to leave the club soon with his contract due to expire. As per FcInterNews, the Magpies are the only club interested in the striker right now. Apparently, their prospective owners are keen on bringing in two or three marquee signings and Cavani is one of them. There is no doubt that the PSG forward is a proven goalscorer. He has proven his quality in France and in Italy before that. If Newcastle can offer him a lucrative deal, there is no reason why the deal couldn’t happen. Cavani is 33 and he will be looking for his last big payout. Newcastle could be that option for him. Similarly, Newcastle want a big name striker who will solve their goalscoring problems. Cavani is most definit...
‘Not ideal’ – George Caulkin shares if Amanda Staveley’s court case affects NUFC takeover
PCP Capital Partners owner and finance broker Amanda Staveley is set to start a £1.6 billion legal battle with Barclays this week, and it has been claimed that she would have to put Newcastle United’s £300 million takeover bid aside. She is set to appear in court today, and while it’s not known if that will have any effect on the bid she is currently fronting, The Athletic’s George Caulkin believes that the fact that the legal battle will take a lot of her time isn’t ideal. Nevertheless, the journalist reckons it isn’t likely to have any disruption on Newcastle takeover as it is completely left to the Premier League to give the green light once they are ready. He explained it all in this tweet: It is in some senses, yes. Staveley has a big case with Barclays coming up and that has to take ...
