Newcastle commercial chief Peter Silverstone has been placed on immediate gardening leave.
We understand the former Arsenal man is set to take up a business role at Juventus after three years at St James’ Park.
His exit comes amid new chief executive David Hopkinson’s 100-day review of the club’s inner workings, as revealed by Daily Mail Sport last month. He has vowed to make major changes should he see fit, with his mantra said to be: ‘You’re either with us, or with yourself.’
Daily Mail Sport understands another senior member of staff left last month and there could be more comings and goings as part of Hopkinson’s audit.