Newcastle United have been dealt another blow in their pursuit of a director of football after being rejected by their first choice option. The Magpies have all but confirmed the arrival of their first major appointment since their £300million takeover in manager Eddie Howe and have set their sights on acquiring a sporting director. Newcastle have been linked with several big names as they look for someone to lead their vision for the club’s future, with Ajax’s director of football Marc Overmars reportedly a leading candidate. But according to The Athletic, Overmars has turned down the opportunity to take charge of operations in the north east. Marc Overmars rejected Newcastle's...
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