Eddie Howe will manage Newcastle United’s summer signing strategy, according to Football Insider sources.
It is expected that the manager will play an important part in the club’s recruiting this summer as they try to reinforce their team with star players.
They are preparing for next season despite sporting director Dan Ashworth’s departure to Manchester United.
While the Magpies have struggled on the field this season, insiders tell Football Insider (29 February) that despite a dismal season, he is unlikely to be fired in the summer.
Eddie Howe spearheads Newcastle’s summer transfer plan
The board remains confident in the former Bournemouth manager and will give him substantial influence over potential arrivals.
Newcastle have been connected with a number of Premier League stars as they seek to establish themselves as regular European challengers and break through the traditional Top Six.
According to Football Insider (17 February), they and Aston Villa are leading the fight to capture Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe.
According to Football Insider (5 February), the Magpies have built a detailed scouting dossier on Everton midfielder Amadou Onana in preparation for a possible summer move.
Newcastle recently qualified to the FA Cup quarter-finals after defeating Blackburn Rovers on penalties on Tuesday (February 27).
They will next face Wolves at St James’ Park in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon (2 March).
In other news, Dan Ashworth joins Manchester United: The former Premier League CEO cannot comprehend the ‘£50m sporting director’ agreement.
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