After missing out on Unai Emery, Newcastle are close to reaching an agreement with Eddie Howe to become the club's new manager for the next two-and-a-half-years.
According to the BBC, the former Bournemouth boss is expected to accept the Toons offer and be in charge for Saturday's Premier League match at Brighton.
The 43 year-old has not been in management since he left the Cherries in August 2020 following the club's relegation from the top flight.
The Magpies had earlier approached Villarreal manager Unai Emery to succeed Steve Bruce, but he turned them down.
Bruce left Newcastle by mutual consent two weeks ago 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of the club was completed.
Since then, caretaker manager Graeme Jones has been in charge, drawing with Crystal Palace and losing to Chelsea.
Newcastle are winless in 10 Premier League games this season and, with four points, are second from bottom.