A lot of Newcastle United fans have replied to a tweet from NUFC 360, which has relayed news from Rod Draper.
He claims that several Premier League clubs have voiced their concerns over the proposed takeover of the Toon by Amanda Staveley’s Saudi-backed consortium.
This is because of piracy, but according to sources close to the deal, no red flags have appeared yet, and PIF has no influence over the Saudi state’s role in BeoutQ.
Therefore, it is thought the Premier League is very unlikely to block the deal on those grounds.
Despite all of this, though, it is the news that other Premier League clubs are against the takeover that has caused these Toon fans to react.
Is this good news?
Yes, seems positive
No, not sure
Several Premier League clubs have voiced concerns to the PL regarding the #nufc takeover due to piracy concerns.
However, sources close to the deal insist there have been no red flags to date and the deal is expected to be approved soon. [Rob Draper – Mail on Sunday]
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) May 17, 2020
Like piracy bothered them before ? they’re all just running scared because a sleeping giant is about to be woken.
— Peter Wilkins (@peter2828) May 17, 2020
(Translation) Several premier leage clubs know they’ll never be able to compete in the transfer market so are looking for any excuse possible to stop it from happening
— real jedi (@anothergamer77) May 17, 2020
Yeah, I’m sure it’s the piracy issue and not the fact they don’t want to be competing with another wealthy club.
— BurstOfTheStar (@BurstOfTheStar) May 17, 2020
I smell a bit of jealousy
— justjoe (@theadventure267) May 17, 2020
Soon, United! ? ?
— David Burnett (@David_M_Burnett) May 17, 2020
Or maybe they are all thinking we don’t need this sort of cash in the league ????
— thomas allman (@tomallman1993) May 17, 2020
Mike Ashley must be laughing his head off…at the desperation
— MICHAEL x (@MICHAEL57698936) May 18, 2020
What do we think?
Many Newcastle fans feel that the only reason some Premier League clubs want the takeover to be blocked is because they are worried about what the Toon could become.
This makes sense to us considering PIF, who are expected to take an 80% stake in Newcastle, are worth around £260bn.
Despite this opposition, though, it seems that the deal will go ahead.