Newcastle United’s search for a director of football continues, with City Football Group’s Brian Marwood now believed to be a target.
PIF not only want to bring in a new manager to replace Steve Bruce, but also a director of football to piece everything together.
The likes of Luis Campos, Ralf Rangnick and Paul Mitchell have been very exciting rumours, and Marwood is now another name in the frame.
The 61-year-old has spoken to Newcastle about the move, but wants the deal to go through official channels rather than in secret.
Marwood wants to be respectful to City after spending more than 10 years as Director of Football at City and Managing Director of Global Football with the City Football Group.
Marwood could be a huge coup for Newcastle
The former Arsenal man knows all about building up a club following a huge takeover having done exactly that with City.
Marwood has played such an important role at City and Patrick Vieira’s praise sums up his quality.
Speaking to The Guardian last month, Vieira suggested that Marwood was a bigger influence on his coaching career than Arsene Wenger.
Vieira branded Marwood ‘fantastic’, saying he is the person he would thank the most.
Marwood’s outstanding work at City and with the City Football Group could now lead to a Newcastle move, and this praise means Magpies fans should be excited.
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