Newcastle United takeover timeline as Competition Appeals Tribunal documents reveal arbitration date
The Newcastle United takeover is a never-ending saga as Mike Ashley battles the Premier League to approve the Amanda Staveley-brokered takeover.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 18th May 2021, 16:19 BST
Updated 18th May 2021, 16:38 BST
It’s been over well over a year since PCP Partners, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and the Reuben brothers agreed to buy the Magpies for £300million before the EPL refused to approve the deal.
But this takeover speculation started well before the Saudi-bid when Ashley again put the club up for sale in October 2017.
From the first beginnings to the very latest – scroll and click through the pages to see our takeover timeline:
From the first beginnings to the very latest – scroll and click through the pages to see our takeover timeline:
5. Thursday, May 30 - Now this is getting serious!
It’s established through sources in the Middle East that Sheikh Khaled – BZG’s head – is a second cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour, after plenty of claims and counter-claims to the contrary. Photo: Francois Nel
The Sunday Mirror suggests Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger are preferred candidates to replace Rafa Benitez, whose deal ends on June 30. Photo: Claudio Villa
8. Wednesday, June 19 - The Sheikh is a 'serious player'
Dubai journalist and presenter Peter Redding said: “Here in the UAE local business people do not speak of wealth it is known as Haram (not allowed). But it is definitely safe to say he is a serious player.” Photo: Andrew Redington