12 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Patrick Vieira's Managerial Career

By Chris Waugh /

11. His Contract Is Up For Renewal... So There'd Be No Compensation For Newcastle

Vieira is on a one-year rolling contract at Man City and that is due for renewal this month. However, he is yet to agree to a new deal as he continues to keep his options open - and that means that, should the Magpies job interest Vieira, then Newcastle wouldn't need to pay any compensation in order to secure his services.