Newcastle planning £100m transfer spend after Paul Mitchell decision

Newcastle United are planning a £100m summer spending spree this summer after appointing Paul Mitchell as their new sporting director. 

The Magpies moved swiftly to replace the outgoing Dan Ashworth, who has joined Manchester United after just over two years at St. James’ Park.

Mitchell was most recently in charge of affairs at French side AS Monaco but has also enjoyed spells calling the shots at Tottenham and Southampton — where he was responsible for the signings of Dele Alli, Son Heung-min and Sadio Mane, respectively.