Graham Potter is finally ready to return to work nine months after being sacked by Chelsea, talkSPORT understands.
Potter has rejected the advances of numerous clubs including Leicester and Lyon and was also touted for the Swedish national team job.
But the former Brighton and Swansea boss was keen to take an extended break to recharge after his chastening Stamford Bridge experience.
As talkSPORT reported on Wednesday, Potter is highly regarded by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and would be a contender for the Manchester United job if INEOS decide to replace Erik ten Hag once their 25 per cent minority investment is ratified.
As it stands the existing United hierarchy are not actively discussing Ten Hag’s future despite their poor Premier League form and limp early European exit.
However, Ratcliffe is keen to assume overall control of the football side at Old Trafford, which would put the Dutchman under greater scrutiny.
Newcastle are even more likely to focus on the loan market rather than make permanent signings following their Champions League disappointment.
Funds were already tight at St James’s Park due to the strict FFP restrictions the Magpies are working under.
With not even the consolation prize of Europa League football in the New Year after finishing bottom of their group following Wednesday’s 2-1 home defeat to AC Milan, they are not expected to spend big in the upcoming transfer window.
Man City’s Kalvin Phillips remains a priority target while manager Eddie Howe also has long-standing interest in Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, who is now playing at Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli following a surprise summer move from Celta Vigo.
The fact they are no longer competing in Europe also means a goalkeeper to deputise for the injured
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