Boss keen to fill top-level vacancy

NEWCASTLE United head coach Eddie Howe has spoken of his will to get a new sporting director through the door before they are beaten by the clock in the summer transfer window.

- By LEE RYDER

There's less than a month to do business for the Magpies now whether Alexander Isak stays or goes, and Paul Mitchell's office remains vacant at St James' Park despite departing in May.

With outgoing CEO Darren Eales also absent on preseason, a new supremo for all departments is required on Tyneside.