Newcastle United want to appoint Unai Emery as their new boss – and Guillem Balague claims Villarreal are suspecting that he will be leaving.
The Magpies sacked Steve Bruce earlier this month as their new owners look to make some big decisions.
With Newcastle still yet to find a league win this season, and they need to find a new manager very quickly to start their fight against relegation.
Emery is the top choice, with The Telegraph claiming that a contract offer has been sent to him.
The Daily Mail add that Amanda Staveley wants Emery in as Newcastle boss inside the next 48 hours.
Villarreal fear Emery to Newcastle
You could certainly understand Emery wanting another crack at English football. His time with Arsenal was difficult and ended in just his second season at the club.
A four-time Europa League winner across spells with Sevilla and Villarreal, Emery has had plenty of success in Spain.
Newcastle offer an exciting new project for Emery given the funding from their new owners – and Villarreal seemingly fear he will go.
La Liga expert Guillem Balague has taken to Twitter to claim that Villarreal think ‘something is going on’ with Emery and Newcastle.
Balague added that Newcastle are willing to pay, meaning Villarreal really suspect that Emery will be off after tonight’s Champions League game with Young Boys.
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