The most important decision Newcastle United will make this summer

Before Newcastle United start throwing money around on players, the club must focus on hiring the right manager for this new project.

Newcastle United remain the hot topic of the football world as the takeover of the club continues to occupy all the headlines. The takeover still rests in the hands of the Premier League, but the buying party is confident that the deal will go through.

The fans have been patiently waiting for the deal to be approved as they want to celebrate what will be the revival of their club. Mike Ashley’s neglectful ownership has seen the Magpies suffer two relegations and experience several relegation battles.

As a result, since Ashley took full control of the club 13 years ago, Newcastle United have seen ten different managers walk through the doors of St. James’ Park. In order to halt this negative trend in its tracks, the most important decision the incoming owners will make this summer is centered on hiring the right manager to lead this new project.

The ultimate aim of Project Zebra, as outlined in several reports with sources close the prospective owners, is to transform Newcastle United into a top six side. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben brothers see Newcastle United as a sleeping giant that needs more investment in order to reach new heights.

90% of the reports we read in the media focus on transfer rumors, but all that means nothing until a managerial decision is made. The players have expressed their support for keeping Steve Bruce in charge, but fans think the players only support him to save their places in the squad.

According to most reports, the incoming owners see the managerial position as a two-man race between Mauricio Pochettino and Rafa Benitez. Both managers fall under the “elite” category, which makes the decision a difficult one.

Benitez holds a special place in the hearts of the Toon Army. The Spaniard spent three full seasons on Tyneside and his commitment to sticking with the club when they were relegated made him a local hero. Pochettino, on the other hand, is seen as one of the most promising managers and a brilliant tactician who promotes fluid, attacking football.

Pochettino’s impressive track record at Tottenham has many fans hoping he will be named manager despite their admiration and respect for what Benitez achieved with this club. Newcastle United need a manager who is eager to tap into the club’s full potential and has a long-term vision for success.

As I mentioned earlier, this will be the most important and difficult decision Prince Salman and his partners will make this summer. Recruiting quality players by offering them more money than they deserve will not be a problem, but Project Zebra would go to waste if those players do not fit the desired system of the manager.