News that PCP Partners, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Reuben brothers are within hours of acquiring the club from Mike Ashley has already had an impact on Bruce.
The 60-year-old had been 3/1 for the next Premier League manager to be sacked but this morning, those odds have been slashed at 1/2
And the bookmakers have already weighed in with potential replacements for Bruce, which will be the first managerial appointment from the imminent news owners.
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9. Roberto Martinez - 10/1
Newcast;e assistant coach Jones worked with Martinez at Wigan, Everton and the Belgium national team. He’s a 10/1 shot with Paddy Power, BetFair and BetVictor. Photo: BRUNO FAHY
10. Mark Hughes - 14/1
Hughes managed Manchester City when they were first taken over by Sheikh Mansour. It’d be a shock to see him on Tyneside, however. Photo: Mike Hewitt