Monday briefing: Newcastle United hold talks with Arctos over potential investment

Newcastle United have held exploratory discussions with Arctos Partners over a potential investment in the Premier League club and its stadium plans, according to Bloomberg. The talks are understood to be at an early stage and may not lead to a transaction.

The club, which is majority owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has also approached other sports investors as it explores funding options for a stadium redevelopment project. PIF is considering whether to expand St