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It will have to be a contact between clubs. My idea is to be here on Sunday. I neither close the door nor open it to Newcastle," said Emery, who won three successive Europa League titles with Sevilla before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in I am very grateful.

I cannot say anything more. We have already talked about noise. The first one who is uncomfortable is me, but we have been focused on the game. Emery led Villarreal to last season's Europa League crown, beating Manchester United in a marathon penalty shoot-out in the final, earning them qualification for this term's Champions League.

Villarreal are currently 13th in LaLiga, having managed one point from their past four league games, while they sit second in their Champions League group with seven points behind Manchester United on head-to-head. Gareth Bale is determined to mark his landmark th cap for Wales by helping to push his side closer towards a first World Cup appearance in 64 years.

Real Madrid forward Bale has been out of action since sustaining a hamstring injury in Wales' goalless draw with Estonia on September 8, missing his club's last 13 matches. The year-old's three appearances for the Dragons this season is as many as he has managed in all competitions for Madrid since returning from a loan stint with Tottenham. Despite his latest spell on the sidelines, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti gave his blessing for Bale to link up with Robert Page's side for their games with Belarus and Belgium.

Bale has declared himself ready for Saturday's clash with Belarus, which would make him just the second player after Chris Gunter to reach a century of caps for Wales.

All I can do is give my best. I'm not sure I'll be able to play the whole game, but I'm here to give per cent. It's nice for me and my family, but the most important thing is the game and not the occasion.

For the time being it's easy to wander back but all focus needs to be on the game. Bale has played in two European Championships with Wales, reaching the semi-finals in and last 16 earlier this year, but has yet to have a taste of the World Cup. The Dragons are already assured of a spot in March's play-offs, but they are now aiming to finish above the Czech Republic in second place in Group E to secure a home tie. For Bale, a winner of 13 trophies at club level, including four Champions Leagues, reaching a first World Cup since with Wales is next on his wishlist.

It's an important game for us to win," he said. We have a chance to do it now and we have to try and capitalise on it. Asked if he would swap one of his European Cup triumphs to qualify for the World Cup, Bale said: "It's difficult to say, but we'll fight until the death to achieve that.

Bale's importance to Wales since making his first appearance against Trinidad and Tobago in May cannot be understated. Wales have won 48 and drawn 14 of the previous 99 games with Bale in their side for a win rate of The Madrid man has scored 36 goals for the Dragons, 20 of those coming during Chris Coleman's tenure between and He also scored once under Brian Flynn, two under John Toshack, three during the late Gary Speed's reign, three under current incumbent Page and seven with Ryan Giggs in charge.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given Wales' run to the Euro semi-finals, was Bale's most prolific calendar year with seven strikes, followed by the five he managed in and Bale has faced 44 different opponents across his year international career, with Finland the side he has come up against most often six times , while Andorra, Belarus and China three goals against each are his favourite opponents.

Speaking alongside Bale on Friday, interim head coach Page said: "Looking back at Euro when I was a supporter was tremendous and being part of his journey, he's just as enthusiastic today as he was then. Humble is the right word. He's a prankster among the group. He's jovial and wears the armband with pride. He's been an inspiration to a lot of children. Sergio Aguero is "staying positive" as the Barcelona striker waits to discover if he will be forced to retire due to a heart problem.

Reports from Catalonia emerged on Friday suggesting Aguero may have to bring an early end to his playing career because of an irregular heartbeat. The Argentina international first experienced chest pain in Barca's draw with Alaves on October 30, which the club later confirmed was down to a heart arrhythmia. After undergoing tests, Aguero — who has started just two games for the LaLiga giants since arriving on a free transfer from Manchester City — was ruled out for three months.

If you want him, do you approach him in such a rushed way, without an official offer and with it coming out from the English side that it is all practically done?

That was a concern to some of those involved in conversations with the club hierarchy. Maybe next year when the club's structure is clearer and the vision more defined. But when he met with Villarreal's owners, the Roig family, they attempted to convince him to stay.

The club's players did likewise and his family also told him it was not the right time to move to St James' Park. As well as Howe and former Roma boss Fonseca, Balague reports the Magpies have previously made approaches for new Tottenham manager Antonio Conte, Barcelona legend Xavi and ex-Germany manager Joachim Low but all have turned the opportunity down. In a news conference on Tuesday, Villarreal president Fernando Roig said he was not worried about the interest in Emery and was "sure that his mind is not drifting elsewhere".

I have no doubts about his professionalism in that respect. Emery led Villarreal to the Europa League title last season, beating Manchester United on penalties in the final in May.

Before his appointment at the Spanish club, he had an month spell in charge of Arsenal before being sacked in November In three years at Sevilla from he claimed three successive Europa League titles and then took over at Paris St-Germain, where he won Ligue 1 and two French Cups.

Two wins from their opening 11 games means Villarreal are 13th in La Liga but Tuesday's victory over Young Boys moved them level on points with Manchester United at the top of Champions League Group F and in a strong position to reach the last Emery's decision leaves Newcastle's manager search entering a third week, having parted ways with Bruce by mutual consent on 20 October.

Interim boss Graeme Jones took charge of the team for the last two matches, a draw at Crystal Palace and subsequent home defeat by Chelsea. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK.

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