Newcastle United have spent their new money wisely, getting players who aren’t necessarily the biggest stars but who have lifted the Magpies to another level and given them a platform to build on. But their latest move behind the scenes could prove the shrewdest.The Magpies have turned their attention to an off-field appointment and are in advanced talks with Manchester United’s head of youth recruitment David Harrison to become their new head of emerging talent. Harrison is set to work for the first team and secure academy signings from around the world.🚨📄| JUST IN!Newcastle are in advanced talks to appoint Manchester United’s Head of Young Recruitment, David Harrison, as new Head of Emerging Talent.[via @FabrizioRomano] ✅💰#MUFC pic.twitter.com/9px6IbrE7Y— UtdChronicle (@UtdChronicle) March 24, 2023 Harrison has worked for the Red Devils since January 2017 after joining the club from arch-rivals Manchester City, where he was tasked with overseeing the club’s European scouting network. He previously headed up the Leeds recruitment team and played for Arsenal from 1979 to 1982.##NAJAVA_MECA_7125671##Newcastle are looking to appoint up to seven international scouts. It would enable the Magpies to cover many European and South American countries and bring in the best young players before their market value is inflated. Manager Eddie Howe is looking forward to having structures within the club that would enable him to get the best talents in his dressing room.”Your football club’s success depends on recruitment. It’s that important. Who you bring into your football club really dictates what happens afterwards. I’m not involved in the structure of how we set up those departments. That’s other people’s jobs, but I’ll certainly welcome any changes that are positive for what we do.”
