5 candidates for the PSG manager job

#3 Rafa Benitez (Newcastle)

Benitez and his then-captain, Steven Gerrard,lifting the Champions League aloft after their win in 2005

This one may come as a surprise to some people, but here me out: Rafa Benitez is undoubtedly still a manager who can perform at one of Europe's best sides. The Spanish boss might currently be in charge at Premier League club Newcastle, but his experience at Liverpool alone would be enough to justify an appointment at a side fighting in either the Champions or Europa League.

The man who masterminded the greatest Champions League comeback of all-time against arguably the best European side in recent years, the 57-year-old will not have lost his expertise and would equally add some much needed big-game experience to PSG's coaching ranks.

He won the UEFA Europa League with Chelsea during a short stint in west London and it's clear that despite succeeding with Newcastle in recent seasons, he's eager to return among the big boys. A clear difference in opinions over financial backing on Tyneside means it could be an easy acquisition for PSG to complete, if they manage to convince him that joining them would prove beneficial in the long run.

Despite younger alternatives also being available, Benitez certainly should not be overlooked for the job. A fantastic man-manager with plenty of knowledge, he'd be an excellent addition in Paris.