Newcastle United could be getting themselves a new manager alongside their change in ownership ahead of next season, and the reported number one candidate has sent the Magpies faithful into a frenzy.

According to Sky Sports, former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is the front runner to succeed Steve Bruce under the Saudi-backed consortium and they are prepared to pay him £19m per year to take the helm at St James' Park.

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The Argentine was surprisingly axed by Daniel Levy in November, less than six months after guiding the north Londoners to the Champions League final, and he has been out of work ever since.

If that deal fails to come to fruition, there could be a return for Rafa Benitez, who left Tyneside for Chinese Super League outfit Dalian Yifang in the summer.

There's no doubt that many Newcastle fans would absolutely love to see Pochettino take charge at the club, but for the time being, it remains to be seen whether this report is indeed accurate and if he would even be open to the job.

It also suggests that Bruce is running out of time at the Magpies and that the new owners aren't likely to give him a fair shot at continuing his job past the current campaign.

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