Chelsea star Ross Barkley is not overly keen on making the move to Newcastle. That is despite the fact he could become one of the first investments made by their prospective new owners.
The Magpies are on the brink of a £300m-takeover led by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. And according to the Telegraph, former boss Rafa Benitez has expressed an interest in returning to the helm.
Furthermore, the Spaniard has named Manchester City star John Stones and Chelsea's Barkley as top transfer targets. The two signings could arrive amid a summer of heavy spending never seen before at St.
James' Park. But according to Football Insider, the Toon face an uphill struggle convincing Barkley to abandon life in London.
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