Manchester City fans are already fearful of Newcastle United’s new spending power, as they plan a move for sporting director Jason Wilcox.
Newcastle making moves
The Telegraph report that Newcastle’s new owners see Wilcox as the man to become their sporting director, and help to oversee their new project.
Wilcox has played an important role at City over recent years, as he has helped develop their academy talent.
He has been an integral figure in attracting some of the world’s best youngsters to the Etihad Stadium, with City now possessing some of the best, young talent in football.
If he could do the same for Newcastle he would be a hugely exciting appointment.
The Magpies have a huge catchment area in England, but their academy has not produced as much talent as hoped in recent years.
That could all be about to change though and City fans’ reactions will encourage Newcastle supporters that Wilcox could be a wonderful addition to their staff department.
Intelligent strategy
Newcastle’s new owner’s desire to appoint Wilcox actually looks like a very smart move.
While there has been much excitement about players they could sign, the potential appointment of a figure like Wilcox could be more important for long-term success.
Newcastle are said to be planning to be successful over the coming years, rather than just trying to buy their way to the Premier League title.
And having Wilcox in place could help them lay the foundations for a hugely promising future.
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