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?
5. John Terry - 28/1
John Terry, former assistant head coach of Aston Villa warms his side up prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on May 23, 2021 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Clive Mason
6. Graeme Jones - 25/1
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce (l) with coach Graeme Jones on the touchline during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on October 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Frank Lampard - 22/1
Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard looks on during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in London on January 24, 2021. Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS
8. Steven Gerrard - 22/1
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is seen during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Rangers FC and Olympique Lyon at Ibrox Stadium on September 16, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: Ian MacNicol