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Oliver Jones

Newcastle United's Champions League rivals told they don't need Saudi investment ahead of sale

Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James has called out Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian PIF investors, saying that his old club don't need 'Middle East investment' to stay competitive.

James played 572 games in the Premier League, with 277 coming for the Reds between 1992 and 1999 and believes that if the club is sold by Fenway Sports Group (FSG), then they should invest wisely over a longer period rather than splashing big straight away.

FSG shocked the footballing world by announcing their willingness to sell the club after 12 years at the helm and have entertained consortiums from Saudi Arabia and Qatar over the past few weeks.

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