"Newcastle United owners, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) from Saudi Arabia, are looking to focus investment in a key area of the club in 2026, according to a national newspaper report. PIF took control of the club late in 2021, since which the Magpies' recruitment and average league position have markedly improved, achieving Champions League entry in their first full season at the club."
"Shiny, new signings are always going to make the biggest headlines in football, which is why the likes of Sandro Tonali, Nick Woltemade and, whisper it quietly, Alexander Isak, are some of the owners' most notable moves. But nothing quite resonates with a fanbase, particularly one as passionate as those at St James' Park, like seeing a local lad rise through the academy and announce themselves to the first team."
"For a club with a proud history of youth development, the Magpies have been somewhat disappointing in this area in recent years, with only Lewis Miley and Elliot Anderson bucking the trend, the latter sold unglamorously to Nottingham Forest for Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) reasons. However, according to a report from the Daily Mail, it appears PIF are intending to tap back into this lucrative market in 2026, with fresh investment in academy infrastructure."
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) took control of Newcastle United late in 2021 and oversaw marked improvements in recruitment and average league position, including Champions League qualification in the first full season under ownership. The owners plan targeted investment in 2026 to strengthen academy infrastructure and reinvigorate youth development. High-profile signings such as Sandro Tonali, Nick Woltemade and Alexander Isak have attracted attention, but local academy graduates resonate most with supporters. Recent academy output has been limited to Lewis Miley and Elliot Anderson, with Anderson sold to Nottingham Forest for Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) reasons. Current head of youth recruitment Paul Midgley has rejected an offer.
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