The Premier League are not expected to stand in Saudi Arabia's way if investors agree deals to buy Manchester United AND Liverpool.
Saudi Arabia have confirmed they are interested in supporting takeovers for both clubs. Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) put the club up for sale at the beginning of November, with United's custodians the Glazers following suit on Tuesday.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) - Saudi Arabia's state-run sovereign wealth fund - supported a takeover of Newcastle in October 2021 and have since pumped millions of pounds into Eddie Howe's team. PIF own 80 per cent - a controlling share - of the Magpies.