Richard Masters says he is “comfortable and happy” that the Saudi state will not interfere with the administration of Newcastle United in his first public comments since the handover of the keys to St James Park.

Barcelona are interested in signing Christian Pulisic from Chelsea, according to the Catalan source El Nacional, as the young American considers leaving the club in quest of regular playing time.

Richard Masters says he is “comfortable and happy” that the Saudi state will not interfere with the administration of Newcastle United in his first public comments since the handover of the keys to St James Park.

Barcelona are interested in signing Christian Pulisic from Chelsea, according to the Catalan source El Nacional, as the young American considers leaving the club in quest of regular playing time.

According to Marca, Barça and Manchester City winger Ferran Torres have struck an agreement on personal matters.