David Moyes is expected to open talks with Newcastle United about becoming their next head coach over the next few days following the abject 3-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth.

The North-East club are expected to sack incumbent Steve McClaren after the club’s fifth defeat in sixth matches left them one point from safety at the foot of the Premier League.

They have identified Moyes s the best man to try to save them from relegation with 10 games remaining are aware of Moyes’ interest in the Newcastle job.