After replacing Dan Ashworth at the start of the summer transfer window, the 43-year-old arrived at St. James’ Park tipped to revolutionise the Magpies’ transfer strategy. Four failed bids to sign Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi; Eddie Howe’s top target, left the former Monaco chief slightly red-faced and has promoted a .
Paul Mitchell working on Callum Wilson replacement Mitchell, now on thin ice, must now and remind why they worked so tirelessly to bring him in. And although a defender remains top of Howe’s wishlist, with the side lacking firepower up top, a new striker is now less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Callum Wilson is well into his thirties and appears to be struggling with injuries.
The 32-year-old has less than 10 months left on his deal and has yet to play this season. Expected to leave St. James’ Park as a free agent at the end of the campaign, the former Bournemouth forward will need replacing.
Jonathan David top of list And according to a report from , Mitchell has identified Lille’s Jonathan David as the ideal candidate. The 24-year-old Canada international netted 26 goals in all competitions last season and has emerged as a possible target for many of the Premier League’s biggest sides, including Chelsea and Arsenal. Set to leave France as a free agent at the end of the season, David seems destined for England’s top-flight and Newcastle are looking to capitalise on the opportunity with Mitchell already making a formal enquiry over the .