Amanda Staveley has registered an interest in buying Newcastle United - but is also reportedly keen in acquiring Liverpool.

The leading financier attended the Magpies’ 1-1 draw against the Reds at St James’ Park earlier this month.

After the match, as well as meeting with Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez, Staveley held informal talks with United club officials including managing director Lee Charnley and Mike Ashley’s lawyer Justin Barnes.

Staveley is believed to be considering acquiring a Premier League club - she is said to be considering up to five as prospective purchases - and Newcastle is one of them, given Mike Ashley’s willingness to sell.

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However, The Sunday Mirror claims that Staveley also spent time with Liverpool club officials after the game at St James’ Park and “made initial soundings about the club’s availability”.

PCP Capital Partners, Staveley’s firm, has global assets of more than £28billion and she is keen to buy a elite Premier League club such as Liverpool - or one like Newcastle who she believes have the potential to become an English top-flight force.

Staveley is believed to be a Reds fan and she has twice attempted to purchase the Anfield club, initially with Dubai-based investors in 2007, and then with Chinese company Everbright Limited last year.

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Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s current owners, bought the club for £300million seven years ago and are reportedly looking to make a “major return on their investment”.

It is claimed that, should Staveley’s interest be followed up, Fenway would demand around £1bn for Liverpool.