The Premier League has lifted its ban on clubs striking sponsorship agreements with firms linked to their owners -- a move which will allow Newcastle United to sign deals with Saudi Arabian companies.

Huge relief! Newcastle United cleared to make Saudi deals if 'fair value'

The Premier League wanted the Saudi state to become a director of Newcastle United for a takeover deal to go through, according to a leading member of the investment group who were looking to buy the club.

Premier League wanted Saudi state to become Newcastle director - Staveley

Late journalist Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee, Hatice Cengiz has asked England's top-flight league, the Premier League to block the takeover of Newcastle United by its overseas TV partner beIN Sports.

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee pleads Premier League to block Saudi takeover

The Premier League and all the clubs have been urged to block the much-talked-about takeover of Newcastle United by its overseas TV partner beIN Sports. Newcastle United are on the verge of a £300m-plus takeover by Saudi-backed consortium PCP Capitals, involving Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Premier League clubs urged to combine and block £300 million Newcastle United takeover