Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would be the fourth richest owner in the Premier League should the proposed takeover of Newcastle be completed.
Amanda Staveley is leading the deal which involves Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and the Reuben Brothers. Bin Salman had been linked with a takeover of Manchester United last year and was reportedly willing to pay £4billion for the Red Devils.
The Newcastle takeover is expected to cost around £300m with Mike Ashley reportedly now willing to let go of the club he has been involved with since 2007.
Bin Salman is believed to have a net worth of £7billion. It’s a figure that is sure to excite Newcastle fans with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo already imagined by some supporters.
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