And if the Saudi-backed takeover were to go through, where exactly what that place the Magpies in the list of the world’s richest sports teams? We took a look using the famed Forbes rich list.
Scroll down and click through the pages to take a look at where Newcastle United could rank in the world of sports.
5. DMITRIY RYBOLOVLEV
Dmitriy Rybolovlev owns FC Monaco (football). Estimated worth £5.3 billion. | Getty Images Photo: VALERY HACHE
6. ROBERT KRAFT
Robert Kraft owns the New England Patriots (American football) and the New England Revolution (football). Estimated worth £5.5 billion. | Getty Images Photo: Jemal Countess
7. ROBERT PERA
Robert Pera owns the Memphis Grizzlies (basketball). Estimated worth: £5.6 billion. | Getty Images Photo: Chris McGrath
8. STEPHEN ROSS
Stephen Ross owns the Miami Dolphins (American football). Estimated worth: £6.1 billion. | Getty Images Photo: Nicholas Hunt