The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) spent £305m to acquire 80 per cent of Newcastle in October 2021 – pocket change compared to the circa £700bn worth of assets they have under management.

Newcastle United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are all battling to secure the signature of AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window, according to reports. Semenyo made a name for himself after progressing through the Bristol City academy and made his debut at 18 years of age as a substitute for current Magpie Lloyd Kelly when the pair played together in 2018.