Newcastle United supporters insist they have no power to block any proposed takeover of their club after an open letter from the wife of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi asking them to act.
Hatice Cengiz has penned an emotional plea to fans of the North East club, asking them to 'protect' it from Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
Owner Mike Ashley has accepted a £300m bid from a consortium led by Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners firm, which would see the Saudi Public Investment Fund take an 80 per cent controlling stake in the club.