Toon chief Darren Eales is stepping down at the end of the season after being diagnosed with blood cancer.
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Eales has served a "long" notice period to give Newcastle time to find his replacement.
And firming as a favourite is Roche, says the Telegraph.
Roche has been with United since 2018 and was a key driver and influence in the redevelopment of the club's Carrington training complex.