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.
9. SHAHID KAHN (right)
Shahid Kahn owns the Jacksonville Jaguars (American football). Estimated worth: £6.3 billion. Photo: Sam Greenwood
10. JERRY JONES
Jerry Jones owns the Dallas Cowboys (American football). Estimated worth: £6.4 billion. Photo: Tom Pennington
11. JOSEPH TSAI
Joseph Tsai owns the Brooklyn Nets (basketball). Estimated worth: £8.1 billion. Photo: YE AUNG THU
12. STAN KROENKE
Stan Kroenke owns Arsenal (football), Colorado Rapids (football), Colorado Avalanche (ice hockey), Los Angelos Rams (American football), Denver Nuggets (basketball). Estimated worth: £8.1 billion. Photo: Sean M. Haffey