Poyet set for Newcastle?

It is understood that Tottenham coach Juande Ramos' assistant, Gus Poyet, is on the brink of completing a move to Newcastle United to replace Kevin Keegan, and link up with old friend and team mtae Dennis Wise at St. James' Park.

It is understood that Tottenham have already offered Gus Poyet a lucrative new deal to keep him at the club and remain at Spurs in an assistant capacity; however, the Uruguayan has already held positive talks with the Toon over the last three days.

It is understood that Poyet is very keen to move into Premiership managerial duties and coaching, and that the talks with Dennis Wise were very successful.

It is also believed that Poyet could take up the role as soon as Friday afternoon.