It's reported that Newcastle United have decided that they want Brendan Rodgers to lead them into their new era. The Tyneside club were taken over by a Saudi Arabian fund last week, and current manager Steve Bruce is on borrowed time.
One of the favourites for the role is Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, with the likes of Antonio Conte and Lucien Favre also mooted.
According to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio though, Newcastle have decided that Rodgers is the man they want. The former Celtic manager has impressed in his work with Leicester City, despite a slow start to this season, winning the FA Cup last term.
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