Hellas Verona president Maurizio Setti has revealed coach Fabio Pecchia was the subject of interest from Newcastle United.

Setti is under pressure to stand by Pecchia.

But he says: “I won't sack Pecchia because I have a head.

“He turned down Newcastle to come here, the group is behind him and we're playing to stay up.

“Giampaolo Pazzini? He was never a problem, the Coach explained that things would be different in Serie A."