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Report: Saudi investors will consider other options if Newcastle takeover held up indefinitely

It seems like the potential owners are getting frustrated with every passing week as the Newcastle United takeover saga goes on.

Mike Ashley has already agreed a £300m deal to sell Newcastle, and a part payment has already been made, which is non-refundable. The potential new owners – the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, Reuben Brothers and PCP Capital Partners – are waiting for the final verdict from the Premier League.

Last week it felt like the deal would collapse. The World Trade Organisation released a report where it was stated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind beoutQ.