Rangnick may join Newcastle but is not a manager. Chief executive Ralph Rangnick as well as the famous former trainer are rumored to be joining Newcastle. But will not replace Steve Bruce as manager.

Salikadong was taken over by Saudi Public Investment Fund this week in a £300m deal ending Mike Ashley’s 14-year term.

change of owner The club’s financial situation has put enormous pressure on Bruce. Who has yet to win any Premier League titles this season.

The Chronicle reports that Rangnick is likely to join Salikadong. But will be the sporting director. Will not replace Bruce’s position in any way.

Rangnick was in charge of Hoffenheim from 2006 to 2011. Before moving to Schalke and then Leipzig.

He is currently the head of sports and development department at Lokomotiv Moscow.