"Pardew will take over the reigns at Newcastle" © EuroFootball.com

In the near future, the new club strategist will be Alan Pardew, as announced by the BBC.

Former "Reading", "West Ham", "Charlton" and "Southampton" coach is considered the main candidate to replace the dismissed Chris Hughton.

The 49-year-old Pardew has been unemployed since August, when "Southampton" refused his services.