A journalist has claimed that Newcastle United are 'ready' to change manager, with Gennaro Gattuso named as a potential successor to Steve Bruce.
Writing in his latest piece for Calciomercato, Marco Giordano has claimed that both the St. James' Park faithful and Wolves are looking to bring a new coach into their respective clubs, with the North East club's interest in Gattuso only just coming into fruition.
Newcastle should be wary over Gattuso
While Bruce's time on Tyneside could be up in the eyes of some members of the Toon Army, the Magpies should be wary over appointing Gattuso should the former end up leaving.
There is no doubt that the 43-year-old had a glittering playing career, in which he won the FIFA World Cup with Italy and two UEFA Champions League titles with AC Milan to name just a few major honours (Transfermarkt).
However, his time as a manager has not always been successful, having being sacked at both FC Sion and Palermo as well as underwhelming spells at Milan and his current club Napoli, with the latter currently at risk of failing to qualify for the UCL as they sit outside of the qualification spots at the moment.
Although a change of boss may be the way forward at NUFC, perhaps they should think twice before moving for a maverick like Gattuso.