Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing

What the report says

Newcastle United are entering a new phase under head coach Matthias Jaissle, who is set to take charge of his first friendly against Valencia at the Mestalla. BBC Sport says the change follows Eddie Howe’s departure after a difficult spell that included a 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City and the end of a period that delivered Newcastle’s first major trophy in decades.

The article says the club has shifted its recruitment strategy, moving toward younger players from Europe, expanding its data work and adopting a trading model because of the financial limits linked to a settlement with UEFA over rule breaches. Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson said the aim is to build a team that can compete and win while avoiding forced sales and further sanctions. The report adds that some planned exits and missed transfer targets have made the rebuild more complicated.

Jaissle, who previously coached Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli, has arrived with a reputation for intense training and a front-foot style that still needs defensive structure. His first days in Spain have involved heavy double sessions, detailed analysis and a quick introduction for new signings such as goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. BBC Sport says the wider task is to blend a younger squad with a demanding playing model before the Premier League season begins, with Newcastle opening against Liverpool on 23 August.