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A group backed by individuals from Saudi Arabia and the US has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire Eagle Football’s 45 per cent stake in Crystal Palace, according to a report from The Athletic.

It is understood the group, which includes Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, former Morgan Stanley sports executive Bejan Esmaili and former Roc Nation attorney executive Wajid Mir, has had an offer for Eagle’s shares accepted.

The group’s funding comes from Mansoor and Haide

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