Michael Emenalo

Newcastle United are keen to appoint a director of football who will handle the transfer operations and the day to day running of the club. According to The Athletic, the Premier League side approached Ajax director of football Marc Overmars regarding the vacancy but the former Netherlands international has turned down the opportunity to join the Magpies. The Premier League club recently underwent a takeover and the new owners are keen on taking them back to their glory days. The highly ambitious owners have already relieved Steve Bruce of his managerial duties and appointed Eddie Howe as his replacement. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in a quality director of football who can help Howe rebuild the club in the coming seasons. Overmars has done an exceptional job at the Dutch ...