Eddie Howe has not spoken to Paul Mitchell in the nine days since Newcastle’s director of football claimed he had inherited an unclear transfer strategy, unfit for purpose.
Tensions between Howe and Mitchell have been simmering since the latter’s appointment in early July and although they appear to have reached a truce it seems fragile. “I’ve had no contact from Paul,” said Newcastle’s manager, who maintains he is “very, very proud” of every player he helped sign between January 2022 and Mitchell’s arrival. “But I don’t think that’s unusual – we’ve got different jobs.”
