German coach Thomas Tuchel has fielded an approach from Newcastle United.

The Daily Mail says the Toon have sounded out Tuchel over their managerial vacancy but been told he does not wish to return to employment until next summer.

Tuchel, 41, built a reputation as one of Europe's brightest young coaches by guiding Mainz to sustained high placings in the Bundesliga before stepping down, much to their dismay, in May.

He has been approached by Schalke, Hamburg, and Bayer Leverkusen in the past but is said to be determined to enjoy his break from the game to wait for the right opportunity.