The proposed £300m takeover of Newcastle United football club has hit 'significant political obstacles' which could yet hamper Mike Ashley's sale of the club.
A consortium, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has seen a bid accepted, with the Premier League currently carrying out the owners' and directors' test on the deal.
There have been calls for the move to be blocked due to Saudi-based piracy of the Premier League through the channel beoutQ.