Some Newcastle United fans have been discussing the latest update about their potential new ownership recently.
Saudi Arabian-based journalist Tariq Al Mansour recently tweeted that the attempts of BeIN Sports to block the Magpies’ Saudi ownership are ‘vile’. He also said that the deal is already ‘done’.
This came in response to Martyn Ziegler’s original update about the situation.
Many Newcastle fans were left excited and curious following the update from the journalist.
Can BeIN Sports stop the Saudi takeover at Newcastle?
They can't stop it
I'm afraid, they can
Im begging you please tell us your Prince now owns us?
— DiscoDan (@DiscoDan18) April 22, 2020
Tariq you are certain this is done? Thanks for your update. It’s something all us fans need
— Shadders (@Shadders86) April 22, 2020
@TariqAlmansour have the premier leagues checks been completed? Please give us some news
— kieran (@kingkie1994) April 22, 2020
If the deals done, where/when is the announcement? #NUFC
— Shaun Forster (@Fosteezio) April 22, 2020
Tariq can I open the cans?
— Dan ?? #??? (@DanNUFC23) April 22, 2020
I wish the official announcement would happen soon. We’ve waited so long for this.
— Richy (@lostrichy) April 22, 2020
This latest development comes in the midst of BeIN Sports asking the Premier League to block the Saudi deal for the Magpies’ takeover. They’ve said that the takeover would threaten their intellectual property and incomes. Their main concern is that Saudi Arabia should be ‘accountable’ for the illegal streaming of Premier League games (via The Guardian).
What do we think?
Since BeIN Sports’ actions are threatening the potential takeover, one can see why Newcastle fans are alarmed and concerned. The report from The Guardian has said that this has now become a ‘geopolitical storm’ and it isn’t just about the club anymore.
This shows that the situation could be escalating and fans can only hope that it is resolved as soon as possible. Their comments show just that.