Eddie Howe looks set to be handed the reins at St James’ Park, a little more than two weeks after was announced Steve Bruce would leave the club via ‘mutual consent’.
Here we take a look at the bookmakers’ runners and riders – will it be former Bournemouth man Howe, or will it be someone else?
1. Leonardo Jardim - 40/1
Hilal's coach Leonardo Jardim celebrates the win in the AFC Champions League semifinal football match between KSA's Al-Nassr and KSA's Al-Hilal on October 19, 2021, at the Mrsool Park Stadium in Riyadh. Photo: FAYEZ NURELDINE
2. Nuno Espirito Santo - 33/1
Nuno Espirito Santo, former manager of Tottenham Hotspur, during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2021 in London, England. Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Erik ten Hag - 33/1
Ajax' Dutch head coach Erik ten Hag attends a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match Ajax vs Besiktas JK at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on September 27, 2021. Photo: MAURICE VAN STEEN
4. Unai Emery - 33/1
Unai Emery, Head Coach of Villarreal CF reacts during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Manchester United and Villarreal CF at Old Trafford on September 29, 2021 in Manchester, England. Photo: Michael Regan