Michael Chopra discusses Newcastle United takeover and previous attempts to get Saudis on board - Mouth of the Tyne Podcast

The Mouth of the Tyne Podcast has recorded its latest episode - and this week it features a very special guest.

Our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth is joined by ex-Magpies striker Michael Chopra to chat all things black and white.

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Chopra, speaking to us from Jakarta, gives us his view of the proposed £300m takeover, what noises he has heard from the Middle East and his previous attempts to get the Saudis on board.

The 36-year-old also discusses Project Restart, plus a brief look back on his career on Tyneside and stories from the Sir Bobby Robson era.

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