Newcastle United takeover Premier League: All about Newcastle’s new potential owner Mohammad bin Salman who owns the world’s most expensive home and is friends with Donald Trump- After the Newcastle takeover was stalled in 2020, it could very well be back on track as the Gulf state finally lifted its ban on Qatar’s beIN Sports. According to The Sun, the Public Investment Fund, which is Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund belonging to Mohammad bin Salman, is set to own 80 percent of the club in the proposed deal.
Sources indicate NUFC takeover is expected to go through after settlement of piracy issues between Saudi/beIN. I’m told arbitration may not be needed now piracy is resolved. Alleged state piracy was the issue, hence the need to prove separation. Full story to follow @MailSport
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) October 6, 2021
Newcastle United takeover Premier League: Comparing Mohammad bin Salman to Shiekh Mansour and Roman Abramovich
While the Premier League has seen some filthy rich owners much like Shiekh Mansour of Manchester City and Roman Abramovich of Chelsea. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Sheikh Mansour’s net worth is expected to be a mountainous $30 billion. The Man City owner is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and is also the minister of presidential affairs and he is a constituent of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.
Meanwhile, Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Roman Abramovich’s net worth to be around $18million. The Russian oligarch is a widely-known personality in Israel and Russia for his engagement in politics and business. He holds stakes in steel giant Evraz, Norilsk Nickel, and Chelsea.
The son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Bin Salman’s family is said to be worth around £1TRILLION.
Newcastle United takeover: Mohammad bin Salman’s lifestyle
WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOME
The new potential owner of Newcastle United splashed £230m on a stunning chateau in France, just west of Paris in 2015. However, it was unknown who made the giant bid for the house. At the time, it was listed as the world’s most expensive sale.
Two years later, news surfaced that the purchaser was Bin Salman. He fell in love with the 50,000 sq ft Chateau Louis XIV on a work trip to Paris and bought it.
The chateau has ten bedrooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, a library, and a canal surrounded by an aquarium.
🚨 BREAKING: The Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United could be completed as soon as today@SkySports_Keith has all the latest from St James’ Park 👇 pic.twitter.com/3IrPVHMZyE
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 7, 2021
Newcastle United takeover: Bin Salman splashed £340m on a painting
In 2017, it was promulgated that someone bought a unique Leonardo da Vinci painting for £340m on behalf of the Crown Prince. This made da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi the most expensive art sale ever.
However, the report was dismissed by the seller Christie’s. The painting is presented in the Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Premier League: All about Newcastle’s new potential owner Mohammad bin Salman who owns the world’s most expensive home and is friends with Donald Trump
Newcastle United takeover: Mohammad bin Salman is friends with Donald Trump
With the wealth that the Crown Prince has, he travels around the world to conduct his business and meets the world’s biggest leaders.
He visited the former US President to discuss the country’s then-Muslim ban.
After the meeting, the Prince revealed he considers Trump a true friend of Muslims around the world.
Premier League: All about Newcastle’s new potential owner Mohammad bin Salman who owns the world’s most expensive home and is friends with Donald Trump
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