Unai Emery confirms Newcastle have shown an interest in the Villarreal boss

Unai Emery has emerged as a potential successor to Steve Bruce as Newcastle manager (Niall Carson/PA)

Unai Emery has confirmed Newcastle have shown “interest” in him becoming their next manager.

Newcastle’s new owners have identified Villarreal boss Emery as a potential successor to Steve Bruce as they step up their efforts to appoint a new manager.