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.
17. DIESTRICH MATESCHITZ
Dietrich Mateschitz owns the New York Red Bulls (football) and Red Bull Racing (motorsport). Estimated worth: £13.3 billion. | Getty Images Photo: Mark Thompson
18. SHEIKH MANSOUR
Sheikh Mansour owns Manchester City. Estimated worth: £17 billion. | Getty Images Photo: Francois Nel
19. FRANCOIS PINAULT (left) AND FAMILY
François-Henri Pinault owns Stade Rennais FC (football). Estimated worth: £22 billion. | Getty Images Photo: Pascal Le Segretain
20. MUKESH AMBANI
Mukesh Ambani owns the Mumbai Indians (cricket). Estimated worth: £29.6 billion. | Getty Images Photo: SAM PANTHAKY