It sounded like an almost done deal, with both parties interested in pursuing an arrangement, but we won’t see any of it in the end.According to much-respected journalist Guillame Balague, current Villareal coach and former Arsenal tactician Unai Emery will reject the approach from Newcastle United.As things stand now, Emery will stay with the club based in the Spanish province of Valencia and is mainly known for its centuries-old tradition of growing oranges.Europa League specialist to the rescue – Unai Emery is what the new board wantsIn a Twitter thread, Balague explained why the Spanish boss decided to walk away from any further talks, despite those first signs of sympathy for the NUFC job.”Emery sounded reticent about his future just after the game as he did not know the latest. Then he was told about leaks, pressure and, after originally being very interested in hearing more, decided to stop it all.”His family, friends and players told him to stay. The club insisted he is building a squad to his image and has everyone respect. A not so good start in LaLiga changes nothing. In the end, we all want to be where we are loved and respected.”The latest – I think – was an unnecessary huge pressure on match day and not a clear vision from the club (Newcastle). What does Eddie Howe have to do with Unai, for instance?##EDITORS_CHOICE##”To build a club with the money available to Newcastle, you need to bring a manager that will have total power to create the necessary structure to win regularly. I feel those in charge now don’t have that experience and want to be the ones making decisions.”That is when a manager is at his strongest, and I feel there’s too much emotion and not enough logical and calmed approach at the club. Imagine what would happen if things went wrong.(1.65) BRIGHTON (3.80) NEWCASTLE UTD (6.25)”I don’t see this move for Emery happening this season… Maybe next campaign, when the structure is clearer and the vision more refined/defined, Newcastle will get more yes instead of noes from top managers as it has happened with Xavi, Conte, Low and others, ” concluded Balague.
