Friday briefing: Newcastle United set to pursue further commercial deals from Saudi Arabia

Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales has revealed the club is open to securing more commercial revenue from Saudi Arabia as it aims to establish itself as a top-six Premier League club.

The Independent reports that, speaking just over a year on from the takeover of the club by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Eales is confident Newcastle’s association with the sovereign wealth fund can prove fruitful.

Asked if the club was open to further sponsorship deals with Sa