Former Sheffield Wednesday man Chris Waddle has said it would be a surprise to see Steve Bruce leave for Newcastle United.
The Owls’ boss is keen to manage his boyhood club and has held talks over their current vacant position. However, the two clubs are still discussing compensation for him.
Bruce took over Wednesday in February but could be on his way out already with Newcastle.
Waddle, who played for the Owls in the top flight, has said, as per a report by the Sheffield Star: “The Newcastle job is a massive challenge for Steve Bruce. Don’t get me wrong, Newcastle are a huge club, but he’s having to follow Benitez, who has been one of the most popular managers they’ve ever had.”
“He’s highly regarded at Wednesday, the fans have taken to him. He had a good run late in the season and nearly got them in the play-offs. Four or five more wins and they might have been in the top six.
He added: “Everybody is expecting good things from Wednesday. They’re in pre-season and have been to Portugal and look fit, sharp and ready to go. So to go and speak to Newcastle, a lot of people are taking a step back and asking, ‘Why?’ They’ll be upset that he wants to leave. I’m surprised by it, too, because he was starting to build a team gearing up for the Premier League.”
