Newcastle United are hoping to appoint a new sporting director this summer, and they have identified Johannes Spors as a potential target.
According to Football Insider, Johannes Spors has emerged as the top target to replace Dan Ashworth as the sporting director of Newcastle United.
The Magpies were reportedly keen on Dougie Freedman as well. But the Crystal Palace transfer guru has turned down the opportunity to join Newcastle United. The Tyneside outfit are now thought to be closing in on Spors, who is currently the sporting director of 777 Group. It will be interesting to see if the two parties can finalise the agreement quickly.
Newcastle will have to bring in a quality sporting director before they can start making moves in the transfer market. Ashworth did a phenomenal job at Newcastle helping them sign talented players, and Spors will be expected to fill that void. The German has been a key figure behind the scenes in the 777 Group, and he could play a key role for Newcastle during the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United have a crucial summer ahead
Newcastle United have endured a disappointing season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They will have to bring in quality signings during the summer transfer window and get rid of some of their fringe players as well. The Magpies cannot afford to overspend, and they will have to comply with the financial regulations as well.
It seems that a massive challenge lies ahead for Johannes Spors, and it will be interesting to see if the German can deliver. The opportunity to join Newcastle will be an attractive proposition for most directors. They have an exciting project and immense resources.
The Tyneside outfit are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they will look to put together a formidable side capable of winning major trophies in the coming seasons. Joining an ambitious project like that will be quite attractive for the 41-year-old German, and it remains to be seen whether he can help them put together a formidable side this summer.
