Reports in the English media suggest FC Porto boss Sergio Conceicao has put himself in the frame for the vacant Newcastle job after becoming one of the early frontrunners for the position.
Several major Portuguese outlets have taken contradicting stances on the issue, though.
Mike Ashley remains at the helm of Newcastle for the time being despite impending talks of a takeover. Magpies fans have seen this story all too often before - most recently with Amanda Staveley - so for now, the future of the club remains unclear.
Porto manager Sergio Conceicao is interested in the soon-to-be vacant Newcastle United job, Sky Sports News understands.
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And it's not just with the club ownership where confusion reigns it seems as a mixed bag of rumours have emerged concerning the club's vacant manager's position. Newcastle are on the lookout for a successor to Rafa Benitez after he refused to agree an extension on his contract.
According to Sky Sports, FC Porto boss Conceicao is open to a move after being approached by the club. The 44-year-old led the Portuguese giants to second place in Primera Liga last season, as well as two domestic cup finals and a Champions League quarter-final.
The story was confirmed by Portuguese newspaper A Bola who added Conceicao has pointed to his
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Source : 90min