Kinnear makes Magpies claim
Joe Kinnear claimed he has been offered a two-year contract by Mike Ashley to resume his role as Newcastle manager.
Kinnear said the offer was put to him two weeks ago but he had told the club's owner he would not be able to return to work for at least three months.
The former Wimbledon manager, who is currently recovering from a heart complaint, told BBC Radio Five Live: "I have been offered a two-year contract and it is something I am mulling over at the present time."
He added: "I have told Mike I am not going to go back to football for at least another three months and we will look at the situation then.
"I told him I would refuse to go back for pre-season friendlies as I was not up to it for medical reasons.
"I needed to take time out and re-assess the situation and take it from there. But obviously in another three months the picture might be completely different.
"In the meantime if Newcastle feel the need to go and get another manager then so be it."
