Antonio Cote and Eddie Howe are expected to reject bids by Newcastle United

Antonio Cote and Eddie Howe will reportedly reject the role of the coach of Newcastle United, as Steve Bruce's days seem to be numbered.

The PIF group, or the Public Investment Fund supported by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, completed the acquisition of Newcastle by Mike Ashley on Thursday.

And with new ownership, making Newcastle the richest team in club football, Coach Bruce's future in St James Park is being questioned.

Now the first names that may be Bruce's successor to Newcastle are beginning to appear.

It's about the Italian coach, Crote and English, Howe.

However, two names associated with the work of Newcastle coach in their new era will cancel the opportunity, having doubts about the club's situation.

The 52-year-old Italian ended his time with Inter in the summer after helping the Nezrazzurs win the title after 11 years, halting Juvenus' dominance.

According to The Sun, Cheton would like to move somewhere that he could quickly fight for title rather than somewhere where he has a long - term project.

Howe, on the other hand, has been out of work since leaving Bournemouth with mutual consent a year ago.

According to Football Insider, Howe can also reject Newcastle's role while waiting for Southampton's work to be available.