Age: 46 Nationality: Serbian Clubs Managed: Partizan Belgrade (2007-09), Muangthong United (2012-13), Levski Sofia (2013), Hercules (2014), Watford (2014-) Managerial Honours: 2007-08 and 2008-09 Serbian SuperLiga (Partizan Belgrade), 2007-08 and 2008-09 Serbian Cup (Partizan Belgrade), 2012 Thai Premier League (Muangthong United) Both Newcastle United and Sunderland are monitoring the contract situation of Slavisa Jokanovic as the Serbian is yet to agree a new deal with newly-promoted Watford - and his wage demands appear to be too excessive for The Hornets. The North East rivals could pounce if the Vicarage Road club cant come to an agreement with their current boss, who led Watford to a second-placed finish in The Championship this season. Given the calibre of manager both clubs could realistically attract this summer, taking a punt on someone who has worked wonders just outside the Premier League could be the shrewdest of moves. Jokanovic has had a storied career in management having taken charge of five clubs in as many years including the likes of Partizan Belgrade, Levski Sofia and Thailands Muangthong United. The 46-year-old was appointed at Watford on October 7th last year, becoming the clubs fourth manager of the season after Giuseppe Sannino, Oscar García and Billy McKinlay. He took over a promising situation with the club joint top after 11 games, unbeaten in five but still with a lot of work to do. The Serb won his first game 3-0 away to Sheffield Wednesday and didnt look back, leading the club to 15 wins from their last 20 games to secure promotion. A move for Jokanovic would be a risk but he has done wonders at Watford, so he could inject some fresh ideas into Newcastle United.
NUFC editor for WhatCulture.com/NUFC. History graduate (University of Edinburgh) and NCTJ-trained journalist. I love sports, hopelessly following Newcastle United and Newcastle Falcons. My pastimes include watching and attending sports matches religiously, reading spy books and sampling ales.
