Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are inches away from becoming Newcastle United new owners with a £300 takeover on the cards after Mike Ashley agreed to sell the club. The Middle East consortium are set to own 80% of the Magpies, with 10% going to the Reuben Brothers while the remaining 10% will belong to PCP Capital Partners owner and finance broker Amanda Staveley. She is expected to be involved in the day-to-day running of Newcastle and has been tipped to bring back erstwhile manager Rafa Benitez to St. James’ Park. Many reports have claimed that the Spaniard is indeed wanted by the club’s would-be owners, but Spanish football expert Guillem Balague claims they haven’t gotten in touch with Benitez.
Guillem Balague says would-be Newcastle United owners have not contacted Rafa Benitez
