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Report: Dubai-based group interested in Newcastle United

A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford at St. James Park on November 25, 2017 in ...
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Newcastle United are struggling in the Premier League at the moment.

General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James Park on December 13, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

According to The Daily Mail, a second Middle East investor wants to buy Newcastle United. It has been reported that the Dubai-based group has been monitoring the situation at Newcastle in recent weeks.

It has been reported that this group can meet Newcastle owner Mike Ashley’s £350 million valuation of the club, although any approach for the Magpies until their Premier League status is guaranteed is claimed to be unlikely.

A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford at St. James Park on November 25, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

The Daily Mail has reported that Amanda Staveley and her Middle East investment fund PCP Capital have yet to reach an agreement with Ashley, having increased the offer to £300m, and that talks will continue.

The Newcastle takeover saga has been going on for a while, but it seems that there is now a new twist.

A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford at St. James Park on November 25, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

For the St. James’ Park faithful, though, this is a crucial period, as the club need to sign players in the January transfer window.

Rafael Benitez’s side are struggling for survival in the Premier League at the moment and are in real danger of getting relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.