Aaron Campbell

Aaron Campbell

Sports Journalist · 3 articles

Can Newcastle Challenge This Season?
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Can Newcastle Challenge This Season?

This was not how it was supposed to be. When Mike Ashley relinquished ownership of the club to the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund in 2021, many fans envisaged a future where titles were won, and some of the best players in the world would be regularly appearing in the black and white stripes. There […]

Newcastle United’s Saudi-backed recruitment strategy
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Newcastle United’s Saudi-backed recruitment strategy

On 7 October 2021, Newcastle United changed hands for £305 million ($415 million), completing an 18-month takeover process that began in April 2020. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) secured an 80% stake (later increased to 85%), with PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers each holding 10% (the Reuben Brothers haven increased their stake to […]