Newcastle United will be desperate to ensure consistency throughout the entirety of the new campaign after dropping in and out of relegation trouble last season.
The Magpies haven’t exactly gone big this summer as they’re still looking to bring in a number of players, but Mike Ashley’s tight budget has been a problem.
Rafa Benitez has worked tirelessly to make Newcastle United a success since he joined and it’s fair to say that he has enjoyed success in the form of promotion to the Premier League. But, things have been rather stagnant since the Magpies made the step up to the top-flight, so improvements are required this season.
So, if the Tyneside club find themselves in a negative position mid-season and don’t enjoy a strong start to the campaign, then it could be curtains for the Spaniard.
Therefore, if Benitez walks mid-season, Ashley must have these potential Newcastle replacements in mind…
Newcastle United could just be the perfect level for Brendan Rodgers if he ever decides to leave Scotland to return to the Premier League.
The big guns may be unsure on the Northern Irishman’s suitability if he was to leave Celtic, but he has shown that he is a cut above by winning the title numerous times and breaking the points record.
Indeed, having had experience in Europe over the past few years of his managerial career, the former Liverpool boss may be the man to take the Magpies to the next level.
Eddie Howe is one of the most highly-rated managers in the whole of English football, having impressed over the years at the Vitality Stadium.
Indeed, a move to Newcastle United would arguably be a step up for the Englishman and a reward for all of the hard work that he has put in. So, if the Magpies end up getting themselves into a pickle mid-season, Howe would be the perfect tactician to get them out of trouble.
