Premier League’s overseas broadcast partner rallies against £300m Newcastle takeover

much-talked-about Newcastle United takeover by wealthy Saudi Arabia Sheikh Mohammed bin Salman and PCP Capital led by Amanda Staveley is yet to be officially anunced. Newcastle fans remain cautiously optimistic regarding takeover considering re have been numerous failed takeover bids in  past. However, one of Premier League's leading overseas broadcasters - BeIN Sports - have penned a letter to 20 English clubs warning against threat of potential £300 million Newcastle takeover deal.

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BeIN Sports, which is owned by Qatari Businessman and PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has warned Premier League clubs against a potential Newcastle takeover by Mohammed bin Salman. CEO of beIN Media Group Yousef Al-Obaidly wrote to Premier League clubs in a letter stating “As a longstanding partner and huge investor in Premier League, we urge you to carefully consider all implications of [agreeing to sale].” 

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