In-demand Brendan Rodgers will reportedly resist advances from Newcastle United - because he's in the frame to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
The Leicester City manager had been chosen by the newly super-rich Toon as the man they wanted to lead the club forward, with Steve Bruce stood on the brink of dismissal.
It's said Newcastle would be willing to pay considerable money to bring him to St James' Park.
But The Daily Mail report the prospect of succeeding Guardiola in 18 months' time will motivate former Celtic boss Rodgers to stay put for now.
The Northern Irishman has "admirers" at the Etihad and is likely to feature high on a shortlist of replacements for the current City manager, who is expected to depart when his contract expires in 2023.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is among the bookies' favourites for the Newcastle job, alongside the likes of Antonio Conte and Lucien Favre.
Newcastle are expected to part ways with Bruce ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Tottenham.
Assistant boss Graeme Jones is expected to take interim charge.
