Report: PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi linked with Henry Mauriss’ takeover bid for Newcastle United

According to The Sun, PSG president & beIN Sports chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi is secretly backing Henry Mauriss’ Newcastle United takeover bid.

The American lodged a £350 million bid with Magpies owner Mike Ashley last month and is readying a move if the Saudi takeover fails.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is funding a £300 million move to buy Newcastle, but they are struggling to pass the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test due to links with piracy.

The EPL legal team has continued to make checks for almost 15 weeks, with the Saudis answering fresh questions almost on a weekly basis.