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Steve Bruce wants to appoint new coach in bid to freshen up backroom staff as Newcastle boss tries to reverse Magpies' slump in form... with Bournemouth's Graeme Jones in talks over role

Steve Bruce is trying to bring in another coach as he attempts to reverse Newcastle United's slump in results.

Sportsmail understands Bournemouth's Graeme Jones is in talks over joining Bruce's backroom team.

The Magpies already have Steve Agnew, Stephen Clemence, Steve Harper and Ben Dawson on the staff, but Bruce feels fresh input is needed after a run of nine matches without a win.

Steve Bruce is poised to appoint a new member of his backroom staff at Newcastle United
The Magpies have suffered a serious slump in form with pressure mounting on the manager

Jones, who was born in Gateshead, has previously worked as Roberto Martinez's assistant, most recently with the Belgium national side.