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A reshuffle behind the scenes is reshaping Newcastle United’s recruitment as Matthias Jaissle prepares his next steps as head coach. The discussion points to the departure of Steve Nickson, head of recruitment, and other senior figures from scouting, leaving sporting director Ross Wilson to rebuild the department. Andy Howe, long linked with the Eddie Howe era—including recruitment for targets such as Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade and Tino Livramento—now has uncertain next moves. Wilson is expected to decide whether to hire a new head of recruitment or overhaul the unit entirely, with summer changes aimed at increasing data-driven scouting.