Cautious optimism at Newcastle that deal will be doneClub ready to pay about £6m for former
Arsenal managerUnai Emery is close to returning to the
Premier League as Newcastle’s new manager after the club’s Saudi Arabian-led owners identified the Villarreal coach as their preferred choice to succeed Steve Bruce.
Although negotiations concerning Emery’s proposed salary are ongoing, there is cautious optimism at St James’ Park that the former Sevilla, Arsenal and
Paris Saint-Germain coach will be in place for Saturday’s trip to Brighton.