Matthias Jaissle's future remains up in the air. The former Al-Ahli boss looks set to take charge of Newcastle United ahead of the new season, yet uncertainty still hangs over the German.
Jaissle resigned from Al-Ahli in recent days, bringing the curtain down on a spell that delivered a haul of silverware for "the classy one". He then opened advanced talks with Newcastle over succeeding Eddie Howe.
British journalist Lee Ryder, who has close ties to Newcastle, puts the delay in the official announcement down to paperwork tied to Al-Ahli. The deal, he insists, is progressing normally and should be wrapped up.
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The German is currently in the Spanish city of La Manga, Ryder added, waiting on all the administrative and legal procedures to clear before the appointment is confirmed.
Newcastle should tie up the loose ends over the coming days, handing Jaissle his first taste of the Premier League. Al-Ahli, meanwhile, press on with their hunt for a new manager before the new campaign kicks off.