Darren Eales is ‘excited’ about the summer because of the ‘alignment’ between Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell about the profile of Newcastle United’s targets.
Mitchell was appointed three weeks into the window last summer and the sporting director repeatedly stressed it was ‘difficult’ coming into a predefined strategy. The 43-year-old went on to openly question whether Newcastle’s recruitment processes were ‘fit for purpose’ and whether some of the players the club had signed before his arrival ‘potentially cost more money than they should have done in the market’.
Howe, in response, said he was ‘very proud of the body of work that we did’ having previously warned there was ‘absolutely no point in me saying I’m happy staying at Newcastle if the dynamic isn’t right’ following some big changes above him last summer. Mitchell went on to make light of the commentary on the pair’s relationship – likening it to an episode of Big Brother – before hailing Howe as an ‘elite professional’.
Mitchell stressed it was his job to support Howe and the Newcastle boss, similarly, has spoken of the importance of ‘collaboration’ as the Magpies head into this summer in a better financial position.
“We’re in a good place,” Eales, the club’s CEO, told reporters. “We’re pleased with the business we did in January in terms of our transfer outgoings.
“Being quite open, that’s something in the past that’s been challenging for us in terms of making those player transfers out. That was good for us in terms of that window.
“Paul and his team have had a period of time now working with Eddie as well because, ultimately, it’s about getting the players that Eddie wants in his position. There’s real alignment in that respect so we’re excited about the summer ahead.”
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