Charlie Smith 
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is seen during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between Celtic and Rosenborg at Celtic Park on September 20, 2018 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
According to the Daily Mirror, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is being considered as a potential replacement for Rafael Benitez at Newcastle United, if results fail to pick up in the coming weeks.
The report suggests that following the Magpies’ winless start to the season, fears are beginning to grow behind the scenes.
Rodgers also hasn’t had the best of starts this season with Celtic, after back-to-back trebles with the club.
The Hoops currently sit third in the Scottish Premiership, three points behind leaders Hearts and are also third in their Europa League group following a 3-1 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg.
Newcastle on the other hand are currently in the relegation zone after picking up two points from their opening eight games, and recently blew a 2-0 lead against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The club also suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Championship side Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup, and the next three games against Brighton, Southampton and Watford are thought to be vital in terms of Benitez either remaining in charge, or receiving the sack.
