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Newcastle want to strengthen FIVE positions but face transfer window without incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth
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NEWCASTLE want to strengthen FIVE positions this summer - but will have to do so without incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth, reports claim.
The Toon are set for a summer of hefty spending as their controversial owners continue to loosen the purse-strings.
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Eddie Howe's side want to strengthen by signing a new goalkeeper, centre-back, central midfielder, winger and striker.
The window will not be overseen by Ashworth, however, who is currently on gardening leave at Brighton.
Ashworth, 51, resigned from his position at the Amex last month and has been on gardening leave ever since.
The claim that talks are ongoing between Newcastle and the Seagulls to allow him to move north ASAP - but talks require significant progress.
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Ashworth appears likely to start in November, meaning that he will miss the Toon's summer splurge.
The Magpies are said to be "relaxed" about the situation, and will have a similar structure in place to what they had in January.
Amanda Staveley and Howe will be in charge of transfers - with chief scout Steve Nickson also involved.
A number of targets have already emerged ahead of what is set to be a busy summer on Tyneside.
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Newcastle are reportedly targeting Bernd Leno, Sam Johnstone, Dean Henderson and Kepa Arrizabalaga as potential replacements for current No1 Martin Dubravka.
RB Leipizig wonderkid Josko Gvardial is on their radar, as well as fellow defender Lloyd Kelly.
The Toon could partner glamour signing Bruno Guimaraes with the likes of Kalvin Phillips or Yves Bissouma next season.
They are also chasing Nottingham Forest ace Brennan Johnson and France international Moussa Diaby to play on the wing.
The Toon also want a new striker, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Alexander Isak and Patrik Schick all in their thoughts.
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