Newcastle are willing to make one of their targets the third highest paid manager in the Premier League – behind only Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp.
The new owners of the Tyneside club are taking their time in making their first appointment. Graeme Jones has stepped in as caretaker manager since the departure of Steve Bruce. It seems he could be in the Magpies dugout until at least the November international break.
That gives them more time to thoroughly explore the options of who could kick off the new era at St James’ Park.
Former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca reportedly impressed Amanda Staveley in an interview. He therefore leapt to the top of the candidates.
