Newcastle United s search for Dan Ashworth s successor continues as they have reportedly been rejected by Crystal Palace chief Dougie Freedman.
Freedman is a Crystal Palace legend as he has previously had stints with the Premier League club as a player and a manager.
The 49-year-old returned to the Premier League outfit in 2017 as he became their sporting director.
He has done a brilliant job in recent years as he has helped Palace secure a few gems, with Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton and Marc Guehi among the players who could soon be sold for a significant profit.
Freedman s work with Palace has caught the attention of Newcastle United as they scour the market for a new sporting director with eyeing a move to Man Utd.
Former Brighton…