Rayo Vallecano boss Paco Jemez has become the latest manager to be linked with the head coach role at Newcastle United. According to reports in Spain, the Magpies have been tracking Jemez in recent weeks and he is an outside contender for the head coach's position at St James' Park - despite many believing Steve McClaren is almost certain to move back to the North East. Current interim boss John Carver has taken an average of just 0.6 points per game in his 15 fixtures at the helm - and has seen his side go on a club-record seven-match Premier League losing run - and that has supposedly turned the club's attentions to Iberia, according to Marca. Carver is still believed to be one of the leading candidates for the permanent head coach's role at the Magpies, but Newcastle's alarming form has forced the hierarchy to consider alternatives. Jemez has guided Rayo to 11th in La Liga this season - having taken the club to their highest-ever league finish of eighth a couple of seasons ago. The former Alcala, Cordoba, Cartagena and Las Palmas head coach also enjoyed a stellar playing career as a centre-back - being capped 21 times by Spain, as well as representing clubs including Deportiva La Coruna and Real Zaragoza. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCultureNUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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