Newcastle announce a new commercial deal amid takeover saga

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Newcastle are pressing ahead with business as usual despite the ongoing uncertainty over the club’s future ownership after signing a new long-term commercial agreement.

With PCP Capital Partners’ largely Saudi-funded takeover attempt still being considered by the Premier League, the Magpies have announced an extended arrangement with primary partner FUN88, an Asian betting company whose name has appeared on the club’s shirts and training kit since 2017.