Jamie Carragher has namechecked Newcastle United as part of Liverpool's growing 'worry' if a Qatari-led or state-led takeover of Manchester United is completed. The sale process at Old Trafford at this point remains unclear, with reports suggesting a series of meetings are now due to be held with prospective buyers.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani are the only confirmed bidders at this stage, with the latter raising familiar questions over the ownership of clubs in England. Newcastle have again been the subject of headlines in recent days on the same subject, with a US court dispute between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour thrusting Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund into the spotlight once more.
The Magpies have been dubbed the 'richest club in the world', and Eddie Howe has so far been backed with investment in the transfer market in the region of £250 million. However, the head coach and sporting director Dan Ashworth have both warned this level of spending is currently unsustainable, with the former outlining the club's potential 'handcuff' by Financial Fair Play (FFP) if they make the wrong moves.
