Dougie Freedman is reportedly keen on joining Newcastle United and has told the Tyneside outfit that he wants to move to the club.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Dougie Freedman has been the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The 49-year-old is closing in on joining the Tyneside outfit, having told them he is keen on completing the move. Interestingly, the Crystal Palace sporting director was also a target for Manchester United.x
Dougie Freedman is one of the most revered transfer gurus in the Premier League despite not being at a high-profile club. A native of Glasgow, he was a striker during his time as a footballer and turned out for well-known outfits like Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest.
The Scotsman also made two appearances for his national side, scoring one goal. Meanwhile, Freedman called time on his career in 2010 after a short spell at Southend United. He almost immediately entered the coaching sphere, although his managerial career was short, as he took charge of Crystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers, and Nottingham Forest in a five-year span.
Since his spell at Nottingham Forest ended in 2016, the 49-year-old has been the sporting director at Crystal Palace, taking charge of transfer duties in 2017. Freedman’s stock has soared since then, with his work capturing the attention of high-profile clubs like Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Manchester United’s interest in Dougie Freedman has cropped up amid the ongoing restructuring behind the scenes. The Red Devils want to appoint relevant office-bearers to ensure proper processes and pave the way for a stable working environment. However, Dan Ashworth, the outgoing Newcastle United transfer guru, is Manchester United’s choice to take up the sporting director role.
As for Newcastle United, they recently joined the race to land the 49-year-old transfer guru from their fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace. And the Magpies have taken no time to close in on the Scotsman, who has verbally confirmed his desire to join the Tyneside outfit.
So, Freedman will likely replace Dan Ashworth at Newcastle United, thus freeing up Ashworth to join Manchester United. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies can quickly seal the deal to land the 49-year-old Scottish director.
