One of the (many obvious) reasons I want Rafa is that he's the one I can definitely see staying with us for a long time. I'd be next to equally as happy with many of the names linked, but I also have the feeling that some might not be in it for the long term to the same degree, or get bored or leave for whatever other reason. Rafa genuinely would love to make this club great again and would work his socks off because NUFC and the fans already have a place in his heart. He wouldn't leave as soon as clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid and others come calling, he's already been there and done that.
I'm sure some have already mentioned this, just thought I'd share my view on it.