Dougie Freedman Keen On Newcastle United Role

Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman is keen to take on the challenge at Newcastle United, according to the Evening Standard.

Newcastle are pushing ahead with their plans to replace Dan Ashworth as he waits for a switch to Manchester United to go through.

Freedman is on a two-man shortlist to become the new Newcastle sporting director, along with 777 Partners global sporting director Johannes Spor.

It is claimed that Freedman is keen to take the job at St...