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Newcastle United fans react as Reuben brothers fund new Oxford college with £80 million donation

Newcastle United could soon have new owners after chairman Mike Ashley agreed to sell the club to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers for £300 million.

PIF will own 80% of the St. James’ Park outfit post-takeover, with 10% belonging to Amanda Staveley’s PCP and the remaining 10% going to Simon Reuben and David Reuben.

The Reuben brothers have decided to fund a new Oxford college with an £80 million donation through their foundation – Reuben Foundation – and the news has caught the attention of Newcastle fans.