Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe is facing a significant shake-up at the club, following major changes in the team’s management structure. While Howe remains in charge of coaching, his role in player recruitment has been drastically reduced. This shift comes after the arrival of Paul Mitchell as the new sporting director. Mitchell now has increased authority, taking control of transfer strategies, an area where Newcastle struggled during the summer window. The club failed to secure key targets like Marc Guehi, which may have contributed to the decision to limit Howe’s involvement in transfers.
Howe’s future at Newcastle remains uncertain as he adjusts to this reduced influence on squad-building decisions. However, the team has started the season well, securing 10 points from 12 in their first four Premier League games.
