Rangers boss Steven Gerrard tops the shortlist of candidates for the Newcastle United job.
Rafa Benitez will officially leave the club this weekend, when his contract expires on June 30, following Toon chiefs announcement of his exit on Monday.
The Telegraph says Rangers boss Gerrard tops a shortlist of younger coaches whom Newcastle bosses are keen on, with the club currently heading towards the start of pre-season without a manager in place.
Gerrard has this week declared his happiness in Glasgow, as he prepares for his second season looking to challenge Celtic's dominance of Scottish football.
The ex-Liverpool captain has been mooted as a possible replacement for Frank Lampard at Derby County - with his old England teammate set to take charge at Chelsea .
