The Premier League's biggest clubs are upset with the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United.
The Daily Mail says Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has tried to stop the consortium bringing in a lucrative sponsor, but he has been told this is a futile pursuit.
The £305million deal — led by Saudi's £700billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) — was strongly resisted throughout by Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham, with Spurs said to be the chief agitator in lobbying the Premier League to deny the Saudis entry to the top flight.
There were also reports last night that the other 19 clubs have demanded a meeting to ask the Premier League why the Newcastle takeover was signed off.
The club's new owners are undeterred and they were handed the keys to St James' Park yesterday as work began on transforming the club, with the aim to be champions of Europe.
Amanda Staveley is fronting the operation on Tyneside and she spoke to staff inside the stadium for the first time, winning a round of applause after outlining her vision for the club.
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