Saudis & Staveley split over two managers as new 'firm favourite' emerges - The Telegraph
An intriguing yet slightly frustrating piece has emerged from The Telegraph's Luke Edwards this afternoon.
He reports that it is now 'likely' Graeme Jones takes charge of our next THREE games against Palace, Chelsea and Brighton as the new owners on Tyneside are split on who they want to become the next Newcastle United manager.
The Telegraph state that Amanda Staveley is pushing for former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca after the 48-year-old 'interviewed well.'
However, it's believed PIF representatives are eager to appoint Frank Lampard - valuing his 'big name', pulling power (for 'players and sponsors') and Premier League experience following his spell in charge of Chelsea.
Edwards claims that he has featured 'heavily' in conversations ever since the takeover was completed and is interested in the job as he eyes a return to management.
As a result, he's named as a 'firm favourite' to replace Steve Bruce by The Telegraph, with the piece suggesting that he's likely to have held talks with the new owners over the last few days.
It's also said there is a 'preference' among the consortium to give any new manager a short-term contract - something that may not suit candidates expecting to be part of a long-term project at St James' Park.
So, Jones 'likely' to be in the dugout until the next international break and a surprise new 'favourite' for the job?
