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Report: Patrick Vieira has Mike Ashley concerns at Newcastle United

Head coach Patrick Vieira of OGC Nice reacts with Thomas Tuchel of PSG before the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at P...
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Newcastle United are looking for a new manager.

Head coach Patrick Vieira of OGC Nice reacts during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at Parc des Princes on May 4, 2019 in Paris, France.

Patrick Vieira wants to become the new Newcastle United manager, but he has concerns about working under club owner Mike Ashley, according to The Sun.

It has been reported that the Arsenal legend would be willing to speak to Newcastle to become their new manager following the departure of Rafael Benitez from St. James’ Park.

The report has also claimed that the Nice boss is one of the managerial candidates being considered by Newcastle.

According to The Sun, Vieira is open to talk with Newcastle, but the three-time Premier League winner with Arsenal and the 1998 World Cup winner with France has concerned about working under club owner Ashley.

Mike Ashley, Owner of Newcastle United is seen in the stands prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on October 27, 2018 in...

Good managerial appointment for Newcastle United?

Vieira managed New York City from 2016 until 2018 before taking charge of Nice, and the former France international midfielder is relatively inexperienced in management.

It is going to be hard for any manage to follow Benitez at Newcastle, who could struggle for survival in the Premier League next season.

Head coach Patrick Vieira of OGC Nice reacts with Thomas Tuchel of PSG before the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at Parc des Princes on May 4, 2019 in Paris,...