According to Sportsmail, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene in his Kingdom’s plans to buy Newcastle United after it was blocked by the Premier League.
Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers were looking to seal a £300 million takeover of the St. James’ Park outfit a year ago, but they eventually withdrew from the process after 16 weeks of rigorous Owners and Directors Test.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is still hoping that a deal can be revived as he is determined to sell the club.