The NINE candidates Mike Ashley is eyeing to replace Rafa Benitez at Newcastle United - according to reports

By Mark Donnelly
Published 24th Apr 2019, 12:28 GMT
Updated 24th Apr 2019, 13:15 GMT

With Rafa Benitez's future at Newcastle United still up in the air, Mike Ashley has reportedly been eyeing a number of possible replacements.

A number of reports from across Europe have linked the Magpies with potential new managers with Benitez's contract set to expire at the end of the current campaign. Scroll down and click through the pages to see the NINE managers reportedly being eyed by Newcastle United as potential Benitez replacements:

Reports suggest Newcastle United are looking at NINE potential new managersplaceholder image
Reports suggest Newcastle United are looking at NINE potential new managers
The Times suggested earlier this year that Wagner was one name being considered by Newcastle United, after the German parted company with struggling Huddersfield Town.placeholder image
The Times suggested earlier this year that Wagner was one name being considered by Newcastle United, after the German parted company with struggling Huddersfield Town.
Another name suggested by the Times was that of Rodgers - although the former Celtic chief has since gone on to join Premier League rivals Leicester City.placeholder image
Another name suggested by the Times was that of Rodgers - although the former Celtic chief has since gone on to join Premier League rivals Leicester City.
The former German striker is currently out of work having most recently managed the American national team - and was linked with Newcastle earlier this week.placeholder image
The former German striker is currently out of work having most recently managed the American national team - and was linked with Newcastle earlier this week.
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