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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have been “disappointed” by their arrival at Newcastle as they are looking to buy Inter Milan, according to reports.
Newcastle United’s Saudi-led takeover was completed last month. Shortly after, they parted company with Steve Bruce, who left the club after just over two years in charge.
After being linked with the likes of Paulo Fonseca and Unai Emery, Eddie Howe was confirmed as Bruce’s successor earlier this week.
Newcastle are still winless in the Premier League as they have five draws and six losses from their eleven outings.
To help to keep them up, the Magpies are expected to be busy in the transfer market in January. Numerous players have reportedly already said no to a move to Newcastle, though.
Italian journalist Marco Barzaghi (as cited by Sport Witness) is reporting that PIF have been “disappointed” by their Newcastle arrival.
He adds that they are keen to “reopen negotiations” to buy Inter Milan:
“Suning has no intention of selling, and Marotta confirmed this yesterday.
“The only thing that is apparent at the moment is that PIF is disappointed with his landing in England and has found themselves struggling with too many constraints in England.
“Furthermore, they have realised how unattractive a club like Newcastle, who are also in danger of relegation, can be, despite their economic might.
“So, after seeing the official start of the new stadium, they took up the Inter dossier again. Obviously, nothing is done, and there is absolutely no PIF behind the renewals of Lautaro and Barella…