Alan Pardew has denied rumours that agreed to take over the Newcastle United manager’s job before Chris Hughton has sacked. Hughton was given the boot by the Magpies on Monday and was replaced at St James’ Park by Pardew three days later.
However, there have been rumours that Pardew’s appointment as Newcastle boss had been lined up several weeks ago.
Speaking after a 3-1 home win over Liverpool in his first game in charge, Pardew stressed there was no previous agreement to take over on Tyneside.
Diego Cavalieri and Paulo Ferreira have been linked to Newcatle in the January transfer window.