Paul Mitchell is not a popular figure at Newcastle United.The 43-year-old replaced Dan Ashworth as the Magpies’ sporting director at the start of June this year.However, despite arriving at St.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes it's "important" that the club continues to show ambition in the transfer market in order to keep players "fulfilled and happy".

A week on from when we expected the press conference to be held, Eddie Howe will be speaking to the media to preview the rearranged Carabao Cup tie with AFC Wimbledon. The game will now take place at St James' Park following the flooding at Plough Lane which saw the tie postponed last week.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell have engaged in constructive talks following rising tensions at the club, according to Mark Douglas of i.

Eddie Howe felt reports of Anthony Gordon leaving Newcastle United in the summer were ‘slightly overblown’ with the winger now agreeing a new deal.

There's been more tinkering and tampering than Eddie Howe would have liked this season but the Newcastle United boss simply cannot turn back now. He has his midfield three of choice fit and firing in - and he must stick with it.

According to reports, Newcastle United's staff were 'left stunned' by what new sporting director Paul Mitchell said during a 'behind-the-scenes meeting'.