Villarreal manager Unai Emery has confirmed that Newcastle have approached him about becoming their new manager.
The Magpies look to be finally closing in on appointing a new coach following Steve Bruce’s exit. Several names, such as Lucien Favre‘s, have come and gone. However, links with Emery – which began earlier this week – have stuck.
Despite Villarreal’s president pouring cold water on the talk of Emery’s exit, Newcastle reportedly feel confident that they can lure the former Arsenal boss to St James’ Park.
Board member Amanda Staveley sped up talks with Emery on Sunday. As such, she feels that she can snap him up in time for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Brighton.
Emery has remained largely quiet on the situation – until now. Speaking after his Villarreal side beat Young Boys 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, he confirmed Newcastle’s interest.
