Newcastle away kit for next season 'leaked' and fans notice Saudi Arabia influence

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the Magpies are now in pursuit of an unlikely top-ten finish with two matches remaining.The takeover last October transformed the club's ambitions overnight, with the consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund expected to invest significantly in the coming seasons.

Speculation has linked a host of Europe's elite stars with a St James' Park switch, although Howe has been consistent in the stressing the message of evolution over revolution when it comes to the club's transfer business.Newcastle's takeover has been subject to scrutiny and criticism since the deal was finally given the green light by the Premier League, due to Saudi Arabi's poor human rights record.

Amnesty International condemned the deal, while Howe was forced to face questions on mass executions in the kingdom in March.Newcastle travelled to Jeddah for a week-long warm-weather training camp in January, and the kit for Saudi Arabian national side likely had an influence on the 'leaked' design for the next Magpies away strip.

The pictures shared on social media show a white shirt with a dark-green Castore logo, Newcastle badge and trim.The design drew an inevitably mixed response from fans, with the similarity in design to the Saudi Arabia kit picked up on by numerous users.