Newcastle United have identified former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino as their primary target to become the club's next manager - and are willing to pay him £19million-a-year to lure him to St James' Park.
The former Spurs chief has been out of work since last November, just months after guiding the club to the Champions League final, and is eager to source a route back into management.
And according to a report by Sky Sports, the Argentine is in line to be handed one by Newcastle, who are on the verge of being taken over by new owners with grand ambitions.
For now, the prospective Newcastle owners are happy to let current boss Steve Bruce continue as manager until the end of the season - whenever that may prove to be - before swooping for Pochettinio.
The news of Pochettino potentially returning to the Premier League has sent Newcastle fans into overdrive, with the prospect of being led by such a highly regarded manager having grabbed their attention.
Here is a close look at how some Magpies fans have reacted to the news on social media...
