Mikel Arteta, Manchester City assistant manager, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Newcastle United vacancy - but Belgium boss Roberto Martinez is also believed to be in the running.Mikel Arteta, Manchester City assistant manager, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Newcastle United vacancy - but Belgium boss Roberto Martinez is also believed to be in the running.
Mikel Arteta, Manchester City assistant manager, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Newcastle United vacancy - but Belgium boss Roberto Martinez is also believed to be in the running.

Newcastle United next manager: New continental contenders emerge to replace Rafa Benitez - as former Chelsea coach and Everton boss are linked

Newcastle United are looking for a new manager following Rafa Benitez’s St James’s Park departure.

But who are the names in the frame to replace Benitez at St James's Park?

Here we take a look at who the bookmakers have as the favourites as a former Chelsea coach and Everton boss emerge as contenders, while odds drift on a number of potential high-profile appointments at United.

Below are the latest odds, according to website oddschecker.com following Benitez’s official statement.