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Newcastle owner Ashley throws everything at Belgium boss Martinez

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is expected to go all in to sign Roberto Martinez.

The Belgian FA are bracing themselves for an offer from Ashley to sign their national team boss, according to The Sun.

Toon are without a manager after Rafa Benitez departed at the end of last month.

Martinez has previous Premier League experience, having managed Everton and Wigan Athletic.

Martinez led the Red Devils to third place at the World Cup and his deal runs until the end of Euro 2020.

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