After failing to agree terms for a new deal, Newcastle United will part company with manager Rafael Benitez when his contract expires at the end of the month.
The St James’ Park side remain one of the best supported in the Premier League, but with questions over investment in the playing staff, attracting a top-bracket manager could prove difficult for the Magpies.
With that in mind, here is a list of candidates who have been tipped as possible successors for the hotseat.
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