The UK government is refusing to reveal what it told the Premier League about the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United because it could "harm" relations with Saudi Arabia.
The government says it did not get involved in the deal, which has been criticised by human rights activists.
But Foreign Office ministers are known to have held meetings with the Premier League to discuss it.
The BBC asked for details of these meetings under Freedom of Information.
The Foreign Office responded with a redacted copy of the agenda for one meeting, which took place on 14 May 2020, and a redacted copy of the minutes of another meeting on 10 June 2020.