Eddie Howe is reportedly set to be âfrozen outâ at Newcastle United after it was claimed that heâs fallen out with sporting director Paul Mitchell.
Howe has been Newcastleâs manager since the end of 2021 and has had a major role in their meteoric rise since PIF completed their takeover.
The Englishman came under pressure last season as an injury crisis saw Newcastle struggle in the Premier League and Champions League, but they finished the campaign strongly.
The Magpies have been heavily impacted by Financial Fair Play rules in recent years and they endured an infuriating summer transfer window.
There have also been major changes behind the scenes at Newcastle in recent months. Former co-owner Amanda Staveley has left the club, while Mitchell has replaced former sporting director Dan Ashworth.
Mitchell and chief executive Darren Eales have been criticised by supporters in recent months as Newcastle missed out on several top targets.
Despite this, Mitchell has hit out at the previous regime at St Jamesâ Park and itâs been heavily reported that he has had a fallout with Howe.Â
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A report from Football Insider claims Howe is set to be âfrozen outâ at Newcastle as Mitchell has a ânew planâ.
Howe will reportedly soon âsee his transfer input significantly reducedâ. The report claims.
Incoming sporting director Paul Mitchell, who has replaced Dan Ashworth, has been stinging with his criticism of the transfer strategy at St Jamesâ Park.
âThe ex-Spurs and Southampton transfer guru will now overhaul the Magpies with his own ideas â with the club handing him the licence to lead and drive recruitment at the senior and youth levels.
âHowe will now have less input into the clubâs business than before, with most of the Englishmanâs focus to go on coaching the players at his disposal.â
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On the pitch, Newcastle have impressed this season as they have made an unbeaten start to the new campaign. They have three wins and a draw.
Despite this, Howe is among the favourites to be the next Premier League manager to leave and this prompted Football Insider to provide a âsack updateâ earlier this week.
âNewcastle United boss Eddie Howe still has the backing of senior club chiefs despite a recent boardroom bust-up, Toon sources have told Football Insider.
âIt is believed the target for Howeâs side remains a top-four finish despite their frustrations in the transfer market.
âSources say Howe has âhuge credit in the bankâ with the clubâs high-ranking officials for his work at St Jamesâ Park and is trusted to lead the club forwards.â
