1 Bernd Schuster

Former Real Madrid manager Bernd Schuster has emerged as a shock target for Newcastle – with talks set to take place on Thursday.

The German, who recently managed La Liga side Malaga, is being eyed by the Magpies as the man to replace Alan Pardew at St James’ Park.

talkSPORT understands talks have already taken place about which staff members the ex-Barcelona star would like to keep at the north east club.

Newcastle are keen to keep hold of caretaker manager John Carver, along with backroom staff Steve Stone and Peter Beardsley.

Sources close to Schuster have confirmed to talkSPORT the 55-year-old will have further talks on Thursday about a possible move.

The attacking midfielder is currently out of work, after leaving Malaga in May 2014.