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Newcastle United fans are ready to back Rafa Benitez as the club’s manager, despite links with former Manchester United and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
The Mirror reported on Saturday that Mourinho was interested in having discussions with potential new Magpies owner Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan.
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The paper reckon that the Portuguese football legend has told friends the job at St James’ Park is one he would consider seriously having always had a soft spot for the club.
It all sounds rather fanciful but it’s certainly an interesting sub-plot to a potential takeover from Mike Ashley.
Fans of the club aren’t exactly quick to rush into a relationship with Mourinho, with the amount of respect Benitez has built up over the last few seasons clearly worth more in the hearts and minds of Magpies supporters.
If a new mega-rich era is on the horizon though, should the club pursue the former Real Madrid manager?
These Newcastle supporters took to Twitter over the weekend to share their thoughts…