John Carver has been named caretaker manager at Newcastle United.

Carver will be the man who oversees preparations for the New Year's Day game with Burnley.

The Evening Chronicle says Alan Pardew will NOT be at the club training ground today and assistant boss Carver has been installed as caretaker manager.

A United statement read: "Newcastle United can confirm that Crystal Palace have made a formal approach requesting permission to speak to Alan Pardew in relation to their vacant managerial position.

"Crystal Palace have offered compensation at a level whereby Alan has now been permitted to speak to them.

"As a result of this development today (Monday), Alan will not be at training on Tuesday.

"Training will be the responsibility of assistant manager John Carver.

"The Club will make a further announcement in due course."