Reports from The Telegraph indicate that Saudi Arabian investors are in discussions to acquire stakes in four Premiership rugby clubs: Leicester, Gloucester, Northampton, and Newcastle. This move could mark a significant shift in the sport's history. The Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints are among the clubs reportedly in talks. Northampton Saints have issued a statement denying any direct contact with Saudi investors, suggesting the possibility of indirect negotiations through intermediaries.
“Discussions with prospective investors and commercial partners for Northampton Saints regularly take place, but the Club has had no direct contact with any investors from Saudi Arabia.” https://t.co/Iil44gqiZQ
Northampton Saints issue statement regarding Saudi Arabian investment #GallagherPrem Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/QpeSbjT9xF
😇 Northampton are the first club to make a statement regarding the rumours of Saudi Arabian investors… “Northampton is aware of press speculation linking the club with investment from Saudi Arabia… “The Club has had no direct contact with any investors from Saudi Arabia.”
🇸🇦 BREAKING: Northampton Saints have released a statement saying the club “has had no direct contact with any investors from Saudi Arabia”. Interesting that ‘direct’ has been put into the quote. Leaves the potential for indirect contact to take place via an intermediary…
Following press speculation linking the Club with investment from Saudi Arabia, Northampton Saints has released the below statement.
💰 Interest has been shown in the #GallagherPrem from Saudi investors. 🏴 Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints have reportedly already been in talks. 👇 https://t.co/MXVCfxFyHA
🚨 HUGE STORY BREAKING🚨 The telegraph are reporting Saudi Arabian investors are looking to buy a stake in 4 premiership clubs: Leicester, Gloucester, Newcastle and Northampton. If true, this could be monumental for the future of the sport.
🇸🇦 NEW: The Telegraph are reporting that Saudi Arabian investors are in talks to purchase a stake in 4 Premiership clubs - Leicester, Gloucester, Northampton and Newcastle That could quickly become one of the most significant moves in the sport’s history. #GallagherPrem