Steven Gerrard is reportedly on Newcastle United's managerial shortlist.

Toon are still without a manager despite preseason having already begun.

Rafael Benitez left the St. James' Park dugout at the end of last month following the expiration of his contract.

The Chronicle says Magpies managing director Lee Charnley has named Rangers boss Gerrard and Belgium national team coach Roberto Martinez as two top targets.

Nice manager Patrick Vieira, who was also on that list, publicly declared he wasn't interested last week.