Newcastle United sporting director Paul Mitchell could turn to France as he begins to revamp the Magpies’ recruitment strategy. There is change ahead at St James’ Park, as Paul Mitchell sets about revolutionising the way that Newcastle United operate in the transfer market. He was critical of the club’s previous strategy, admitting that it was not fit for purpose. Mitchell now wants Newcastle to sign more players from untapped markets, as there is often a lack of value in domestic transfers. Eddie Howe has backed Mitchell’s new transfer plan, and it could result in the former Monaco chief lean…