Newcastle finished 5th last season, qualifying for the Champions League for the second time in three seasons, as well as beating Liverpool in the final of the EFL Cup to lift their first major trophy in 70 years. It might come as a surprise, therefore, that some Newcastle fans are growing increasingly frustrated at the club's inability to appoint a new CEO, Sporting Director, and - most notably - sign any players. So in this video, HITC Sevens takes a look at the complex situation at Newcastle United, the club's financial outlook, and why their owners - the state of Saudi Arabia - keep strengthening their direct rivals.