According to Bleacher Report, would-be Newcastle United owners have plans to win over the city post-takeover, and they are looking to host a major sporting event at St James’ Park, with the idea of staging a world heavyweight boxing fight at the stadium already mooted.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are backing Amanda Staveley’s PCP Capital Partners as they look to secure a takeover worth £300 million, and major squad and general changes are expected to start this summer.
The Magpies have been linked with signing the likes of Barcelona trio Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann and Arturo Vidal, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani and Chelsea’s Willian also linked.