Paulo Fonseca “stays interested” inside the Newcastle United manager’s role after Unai Emery formally became down the process on Wednesday.
Fonseca become approached by means of the Magpies final month after the departure of Steve Bruce. Sky Sports reported that talks with the forty eight-12 months took place. However, a pass by no means transpired and Unai Emery quickly became Newcastle’s top goal.
Emery though officially turned down the offer from Newcastle on Wednesday. The former Arsenal boss released a statement saying that he felt “thankful” for Newcastle’s interest, however “even more thankful” to be part of Villarreal.
That has left Newcastle to move back to the drafting board with The Telegraph, pronouncing former Bournemouth head train Eddie Howe is now on the pinnacle of the membership’s shortlist.
However, Sky Sports News recommend Fonseca remains keen on the Toon process.
The broadcaster declare that Fonseca “could welcome similarly discussions with the Newcastle owners regarding the publish”.
Whether or no longer Newcastle will revisit the talks for former Roma boss Fonseca is unclear.
But the club’s new owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), might be hamstrung through the fact that they're inexperienced in coping with soccer topics.
The club are but to appoint a director of football or carrying director.
