Newcastle have appointed a new technical director as they look to continue rebuilding their backroom staff ahead of the new season.
The Magpies have been in a transitional period off-the-field, with former sporting director Paul Mitchell leaving his role after just one year and without making a signing at the club.
It was announced in May that Mitchell would be leaving by 'mutual consent' at the end of June.
However Mail Sport reported in June that the 43-year-old had overseen a handover. Though no one has been directly appointed to replace him, and the search for his replacement is being led by Nolan Partners.