Steve Bruce has tendered his resignation as Sheffield Wednesday manager, PA understands. The 58-year-old, who is expected to succeed Rafael Benitez as Newcastle boss, has given his notice in writing together with first-team coaches Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence. Steve Bruce was appointed by Sheffield Wednesday in January (Simon Cooper/PA)Wednesday and Newcastle have yet to reach an agreement over compensation for Bruce, who took charge at Hillsborough in January. It has been reported that Wednesday want £4.5million in compensation for Bruce, plus an additional £1.5m for Agnew and Clemence. The former Aston Villa boss told reporters he had spoken to Newcastle but the two clubs had yet to reach “some sort of compromise”.

Source: Irish Examiner July 15, 2019 12:22 UTC