Newcastle United have responded with a "no comment" after fresh reports that Steve Bruce is set for a new three-year contract.
The subject of Bruce’s future was always going to return to the agenda on the back of two delayed court cases.
And with his current deal set to expire in May, the Daily Star are reporting Mike Ashley is ready to hand him a new contract.
At this stage, the club or those close to Ashley are yet to respond on the subject of Bruce’s future.
However, he stated last year he would never walk away from his current role as head coach.
Both Ashley and Bruce were the target of negative chants as Newcastle salvaged a draw at Rotherham on Tuesday night.
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