NEWCASTLE fear that other Premier League clubs will refuse to deal with them in a bid to see them relegated, according to reports.
Many Prem owners are believed to be furious about the Magpies’ controversial takeover.
Despite their newfound riches, Newcastle find themselves in a perilous position in the table, sitting 19th after eight games.
The Mail claim that Toon chiefs believe that other clubs are ‘pledging’ not to deal with the club – in the hope that they go down.
Any recruitment from within the Premier League could cost a huge premium.
For this reason, the Magpies are set to look to ‘middle-ranking’ European clubs in a bid to recruit players that can prevent the drop.
Steve Bruce oversaw the first match of the new regime, losing 3-2 to Tottenham last weekend.
He was promptly sacked a few days later, with Paulo Fonseca favourite to succeed him at St James’ Park.
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Although Graham Jones is expected to take charge of the next two games – starting with this afternoon’s trip to Crystal Palace.
Newcastle are also keen to recruit a new sporting director as they restructure the club.
One man in the frame is Arsenal legend Marc Overmars – who could leave Ajax for the Toon.
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