Exactly. The Saudi strategy has little to do with football and fairness, and much more to do with normalising Saudi Arabia in the public's perception. If you're looking at the gradual Saudi takeover of (Premier League) football and expecting their actions to follow football logic you will be...
We're all jealous apparently
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11172999/Eddie-Howe-accuses-Premier-League-rivals-inflating-transfer-fees-bid-deny-Newcastle-success.html
And the obligatory brawl on twitter. with NUFC fans showing zero self awareness
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This. It won't stop them 'taking their rightful place in the top 6' but it might delay them for a couple of seasons. Would be 'fun' to see the richest football club in the world in the Championship for a season.