Former sporting director of AS Monaco, Paul Mitchell obtained the same position at Newcastle this summer. The English leader controls the Magpies transfer window and can use his knowledge of Ligue 1, all with the financial power of the Saudi owners.
Known for the quality of its young talents, Ligue 1 represents an interesting market for many European teams. Especially since the TV rights crisis which forces certain French clubs to record significant sales. As a former manager of AS Monaco, Paul Mitchell knows the context perfectly. The Newcastle sporting director will therefore try to take advantage of it. According to journalist Graeme Bailey, who shared his information with Geordie Boot Boys, the Magpies are interested in three players from our championship.
The source confirms that Newcastle are monitoring Maghnes Akliouche’s performance. Silver medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Le Bleuet continues its progression with AS Monaco. He who contributed to the prestigious victory against FC Barcelona (2-1) in the Champions League. The file nevertheless seems complicated since the Principality club, which had failed Paris Saint-Germain this summer, extended its attacking midfielder until 2028. The Magpies will perhaps have a better opening for LOSC goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.
Two Lille residents followed
Like Maghnes Akliouche, the Lille player has reached important milestones and can already claim a place in the French team. The competition will be tough for his signature. But the fight promises to be even fiercer with regard to his teammate Jonathan David, the free striker next summer, and whose name also animates the Newcastle news. The Saudi-flagged club has already taken the temperature with its agents to find out its salary expectations. There is no doubt that Newcastle will have the means to line up the best offers from the Canadian international.
