Rafa Benitez is the man to lead Newcastle into a new era, says Michael Chopra. The Toon are on the cusp of being purchased by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for £300m.
If the takeover gets rubber stamped, the Premier League giants will become one of richest clubs in the world. Steve Bruce is currently in the St James' Park hot seat after replacing Benitez last summer.
However, with a mega investment on the horizon, his future at the club looks uncertain. Former Tottenham chief Mauricio Pochettino has been touted as a high-profile replacement.
But Chopra reckons Benitez - who is currently managing Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro - is the better option. "I would go for Benitez over Pochettino," said the former striker. "Poche
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