Since Newcastle United’s Saudi-funded takeover was completed a little over a week ago, the rumour mill has gone into overdrive.
Now the richest the club on the planet, the Toon Army can realistically afford just about anybody they want, and in response to their newfound wealth, the global media have had a field day linking them to just about any precariously-positioned, big name talent you can think of.
The same can be said of the managerial situation at St. James' Park, with the expectation being that Steve Bruce will be relieved of his duties in the near future – especially after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat against Tottenham – and a barrage of names reportedly in the running to become his successor.
With so much going on, we’ve made things a whole load simpler by gathering all of the gossip in one convenient place.
Click and scroll through the pages below to bring yourself up to speed…

21. Brendan Rogers
The Leicester City boss has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Steve Bruce on Tuesday. (SkyBet) (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield

22. Frank Lampard
The former Chelsea man is out of work and has been repeatedly linked in recent days. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS

23. Lucien Favre
According to the Northern Echo, Favre has openly expressed his desire to takeover on Tyneside. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Photo: Lars Baron

24. Antonio Conte
There have been contrasting reports on the likelihood of Conte taking over at Newcastle, but bookies still have him firmly in the running. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) Photo: Mattia Ozbot

