Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is edging closer to landing the Newcastle United job, it has been revealed.

The Magpies are the subject of a £300million takeover bid backed by Saudi's Public Investment Fund, and if that is ratified the club would become one of the richest in Europe.

Pochettino has been linked with taking over at St James' Park and is leading the race to replace current boss Steve Bruce once the takeover is complete, reports Le 10 Sport.

The 48-year-old was sacked by Spurs last November following a disappointing start to the 2019-20 campaign.

The £300million deal is awaiting the League's approval.