Newcastle United's head coach Eddie Howe addressed concerns about internal politics following sporting director Paul Mitchell's criticisms of the club's scouting network. While Howe emphasized the importance of transparency and his focus on coaching, he also noted that there have been no discussions regarding January transfers yet. Meanwhile, Howe is among the candidates for the England manager position, with no official approach made to him or the club as of now. Newcastle's sporting director acknowledged Howe's value and expressed a desire to keep him, even as speculation swirls about interim manager Lee Carsley's future. Additionally, Newcastle faced challenges during the summer transfer window, notably failing to secure top target Marc Guehi and selling promising midfielder Elliot Anderson due to financial necessity, which Howe described as one of the hardest decisions of his career. Supporters have voiced frustration over the club's lack of incoming transfers, despite a recent successful addition in defender Lloyd Kelly, who was drawn to the club due to Howe's prior mentorship.