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?
9. Rafa Benitez - 18/1
Rafael Benitez, Manager of Everton gives their team instructions during the Premier League match between Everton and Norwich City at Goodison Park on September 25, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Jan Kruger
10. Roberto Martinez - 18/1
Roberto Martinez, Head Coach of Belgium reacts during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match between Belgium and Italy at Football Arena Munich on July 02, 2021 in Munich, Germany. Photo: Stuart Franklin
11. Lucien Favre - 14/1
Head coach Lucien Favre of Dortmund is seen during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart at Signal Iduna Park on December 12, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. Photo: Lars Baron
12. Paulo Fonseca - 12/1
Paulo Fonseca manager of AS Roma gestures during the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Alberto Picco on May 23, 2021 in La Spezia, Italy. Photo: Gabriele Maltinti