Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is adamant that owner Mike Ashley wants the best for the Premier League club following the collapse of a Saudi-backed takeover bid.

An investment group, which included the Saudi Public Investment Fund, withdrew its bid for the club in July after waiting months for the English top-flight’s approval.

Newcastle issued a statement this week saying the Premier League had rejected the takeover based on its owners and directors test.

 

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