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Protesters hold a banner saying 'What Are The Premier League Hiding, Boris?' during a demonstration by Newcastle United fans outside Downing Street. SIPA USA/PA Images

Newcastle’s takeover saga to drag on as arbitration hearing adjourned until early 2022

Magpies fans face months of more frustration as they wait to find out if the Saudi Arabian-backed bid will succeed.

THE NEWCASTLE TAKEOVER saga will rumble on into next year after the Premier League arbitration hearing was adjourned.

Magpies fans face months of more frustration as they wait to find out if the Saudi Arabian-backed bid will succeed.

The delay, caused by “issues with the disclosure of evidence”, means current owner Mike Ashley could remain at the helm for the whole of next season.

That is also likely to have an impact on any potential transfer budget available to manager Steve Bruce.

A joint statement from the Premier League and Newcastle read: “The parties attended a hearing today in the case between Newcastle United and the Premier League.

“The main hearing of the arbitration has regrettably now been adjourned until early 2022 due to issues with the disclosure of evidence.

“The parties will be making no further comment at this time.”

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