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Newcastle's Saudi-led takeover has met with fierce opposition from their top-flight rivals in the 24 hours since its completion.
Sportsmail understands Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has tried to stop the consortium bringing in a lucrative sponsor, but he has been told this is a futile pursuit.
We have also learned that the £305million deal — led by Saudi’s £700billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) — was strongly resisted throughout by Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham, with Spurs said to be the chief agitator in lobbying the Premier League to deny the Saudis entry to the top flight.
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy has failed in his attempt to stop the consortium bringing in a lucrative sponsor for the new era as Newcastle United owners
Newcastle are now officially the richest football club on the planet following the completed takeover from the Saudi group. Pictured: New chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan
There were also reports last night that the other 19 clubs have demanded a meeting to ask the Premier League why the Newcastle takeover was signed off.
The club’s new owners are undeterred and they were handed the keys to St James’ Park
