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Keys, speaking with Andy Gray on the Qatar-based TV channel’s coverage of the Premier League final day, says ‘he thinks’ the PIF, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers £300million buyout of the football club has stalled indefinitely and another bidder is ready to step in.

And Keys thinks the Premier League could make a call on that one in the next week.

"The Premier League know they cannot allow deal to go through,” said former Sky Sports presenter Keys.

"They are under huge pressure from other sources to enable it to do so.

“I think it has stalled for the immediate future, the one that is on the table. There might be other negotiations taking place that could see a decision taken on the future of Newcastle United."

Asked about timeframes by former Everton and Scotland forward Gray, Keys continued: "There might be (decision in the next week) but it won't be the Saudis (new NUFC owners).

"They (Saudi Arabia) have caused nothing but pain here in Qatar in these past three years with regards piracy and their government’s piracy policy.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Richard Masters, Chief Executive of Premier League and Sir Kenny Dalglish, Former Captain and Manager of Liverpool place The Premier League trophy upon a plinth following the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on July 22, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

This latest Keys rant comes on the back of his claims the United deal would get the Premier League green light less than a fortnight ago – a date which came and went with little to no development.

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Richard Keys makes BIG Saudi takeover claim amid Newcastle United deal delays

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