Kevin Keegan was willing to make a sensational return to Newcastle United, it has been revealed.
The Daily Star Sunday says Tyneside legend Keegan quit the club last September after a bitter fall-out over Newcastle's transfer policy.
But representatives for Keegan, 58, approached the club, saying he'd drop his £9m unfair dismissal claim and return as coach IF owner Mike Ashley sacked director of football Dennis Wise, who is hated by many fans.
Ashley has so far resisted Keegan's offer, which would have delighted the Toon Army and saved the club a huge payout.