Premier League side Newcastle have appointed Paul Mitchell as their new sporting director. The Magpies have moved swiftly on from Dan Ashworth – who departed for Manchester United earlier in the week – and recruited the former Monaco, RB Leipzig and Tottenham man. Speaking on the club website, Mitchell said: “It’s with immense pride that I accept the responsibility of being Newcastle United’s new sporting director. #footballfanarena #ffa #premierleague #manchesterunited #monaco #newcastle #paulmitchell