Reason Dougie Freedman On Newcastle United Radar Identified

Dougie Freedman popped onto Newcastle United’s radar in part because the Magpies were tracking players he either took to or tried to take to Selhurst Park, according to the Athletic.

Freedman is on a final two-man shortlist to become the new Newcastle sporting director.

The Crystal Palace man is keen on making the move to St James’ Park and buying into Newcastle’s ambitious project.

And why Newcastle have been drawn to Freedman has now emerged.

Freedman signed...