The Newcastle United boss might be tempted into replacing Slaven Bilic at West Ham United.
According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is likely to “express some interest” in the West Ham United job if Slaven Bilic is fired.
West Ham have lost all three of their Premier League games so far, with a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle last weekend only adding to the mounting pressure on Bilic.
The Magpies manager is said to be frustrated over the fact that he was unable to sign anybody on deadline day – despite clearing off some of the deadwood – as his relationship with owner Mike Ashley looks like deteriorating further.
And The Telegraph reports that the Champions League-winning coach, although happy to stay for the moment, will be interested in the West Ham job if Bilic fails to turn things around in East London.
The report goes on to claim that Benitez no longer trusts a number of people in the boardroom at St James’s Park – including Ashley’s lieutenant Justin Barnes for “refusing to sanction a number of potential deals because of the cost”.
Newcastle fans will be furious with Ashley – well, more than they already are – if his failed promises leads to the departure of one of their best managers in a very long time.
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