In-demand Brendan Rodgers will reportedly resist advances from Newcastle United - because he's in the frame to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
The Leicester City manager had been chosen by the newly super-rich Toon as the man they wanted to lead the club forward, with Steve Bruce stood on the brink of dismissal.
It's said Newcastle would be willing to pay considerable money to bring him to St James' Park. But The Daily Mail report the prospect of succeeding Guardiola in 18 months' time will motivate former Celtic boss Rodgers to stay put for now.
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