The appointment of Dennis Wise as executive director at Newcastle United came as a shock to toon fans. It was also a shock to new manager Kevin Keegan who was kept out of the loop until the plans were unveiled. The appointment of the former Leeds manager has prompted speculation that he will have a direct role on club transfers in the future. However, Kevin Keegan has declared that he will be the only person dictating transfers at the club. It seems Dennis Wise will act as an intermediary for any potential signing. Keegan will supply the wish list and the negotiations will be left to Wise’s team.

"What I won't allow at this club is anyone else to buy the players. I will tell them the players I want and I don't mind them going and doing the deal. In some ways, that's a relief for a manager, but you have to get the combination right and that's what we talked about. The manager must get a player in a room and look at him, and ask him why he wants to come. I'm very strong on that."