Former Olympique Lyon boss Bruno Genesio is in talks with Newcastle United.

Le Progres says Genesio is in England having returned to Lyon from his holiday.

Newcastle need a new manager after Rafael Benitez and the club could not agree terms on a new deal. The Spaniard has since left for Dalian Yifang.

The Magpies are currently in China on a pre-season tour however it appears any deal would be done on English shores.

Genesio only has one previous role on his managerial CV having been in charge of Lyon for three-and-a-half years.

Newcastle are also in talks with departing Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce.