The Premier League issued this Thursday a statement in which it was shown “disappointed and surprised” for Newcastle United's statements stating that it was the league that stopped the purchase of the team by a consortium of Saudi Arabia.
“The club's claim that the Premier League has rejected the purchase is incorrect,” the Premier answered forcefully.
As explained by the league, the Premier League council, “repeatedly” has given its opinion on which entities will have control of the club if the consortium continued with the acquisition.
“That opinion is based on legal advice,” the league said.
“I'm mean that the possible purchase could have gone ahead if the entities in question had provided all the necessary information “.
They would then be subject to evaluation by the council. As an alternative to this, the council “repeatedly” offered since June that the inspection was carried out by an independent body.
“It is incorrect to suggest that these decisions were made by any individual. All were unanimously agreed by the members of the council of the Premier League, “concluded the Premier.