Newcastle will become “major players” if the Saudi Arabian Royal Family complete a takeover of the club. That is according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who insists they will not be “messing around” when it comes to spending money.
The Magpies are seemingly on the brink of finally being sold with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman the marquee name involved in proceedings.
Daily Star Sport understands financier Amanda Staveley is leading a bid which involves Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and the Reuben Brothers, rumoured to be for £300million.
The Crown Prince is said to be worth around £7billion but has the backing of Saudi royalty and could turn Newcastle into major players in the Premier League and in Europe.
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