The English Premier League has contested Newcastle’s assertion that a Saudi-led takeover of the club had been rejected, saying on Thursday it could still proceed if further information on the proposed new owners is provided. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The Premier League was disappointed and surprised by the Newcastle United Football Club statement," the league said in a statement. “The Premier League Board has, on a number of occasions, given its opinion about which entities it believes would have control over the club should the consortium proceed with the acquisition,” the league said. This means the potential takeover could proceed to the next stage should the relevant entities provide all appropriate information. The takeover would have ended the fraught ownership of retail entrepreneur Mike Ashley after 13 years.

Source: Fox News September 10, 2020 14:15 UTC