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Saudi PIF in talks with potential investors to fund Newcastle United plans, sources say

18 May 2026, 11:32 am

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 17, 2024 General view of a Newcastle United corner flag inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/ File Photo

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF is in talks with investors over them taking a minority stake in Newcastle United as part of its fundraising plans for the Premier League club’s stadium, three people familiar with the matter said.