Newcastle United are well-protected when it comes to manager Eddie Howe, with an eye-watering eight-figure pay package set for him amid speculation over his links with top clubs.
Manchester United are said to have to pay a staggering fee clause if they want to appoint Eddie Howe as their new manager.
Ruben Amorim was sensationally sacked as Old Trafford’s head coach on Monday following his unusual outburst following the draw with Leeds. Amorim sent a blunt message to the United board in the post-match press conference and was sacked the next day.
United took immediate action after the 1-1 draw at Elland Road, sacking Amorim after 14 months in charge. Former United midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher will take charge of the Reds in their Premier League game against Burnley on Wednesday night.
All eyes are already on who will replace Amorim. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has emerged as the early favorite among bookmakers, with former England manager Gareth Southgate at 5/1 in early betting.
Newcastle United manager Howe has been linked with the job in the past and is said to still have fans at Old Trafford. However, Newcastle are moving to protect themselves against a possible move for the 48-year-old.
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Howe earns around £6m a year and is thought to have at least three years left on his existing contract, so any potential suitor would need to pay a huge eight-figure sum to secure his release. This doesn’t even take into account the significant cost involved in luring Howe’s trusted backroom staff, including Jason Tindall, Steve Purchase and Simon Weatherstone.
When Amorim’s role came under scrutiny in October, Chronicle Live asked Howe about his commitment to the Tyneside club.
“I’m fully committed[to Newcastle],” Howe declared in October when asked about his links to the Manchester United position. “My commitment here is 100% and always has been. My family is still here and we are fighting every day to make what we do successful.
“The upcoming season has the potential to be great and we are focused on that and trying to be successful in the upcoming games.”
Mirror Sport believe Newcastle have not received a formal approach from Chelsea regarding Howe, but Liam Rosenior is preparing to take charge of the Blues following his arrival from partner club Strasbourg. Magpie chiefs will also fight hard to keep their manager at St James’s Park.
Sporting director Ross Wilson said: “We have a good manager, but from experience we’d rather hire someone that other people will like than someone that no one likes.”
Before Thomas Tuchel took over, Howe was touted to be in the England squad in 2024. Despite speculation following Gareth Southgate’s departure, the FA did not pursue their interest.
Reports from Germany say Tuchel plans to step down as England manager after the World Cup, regardless of how things play out in the United States. It remains to be determined whether Howe’s name will be included again in the international slot at Wembley.
But for the time being, the head coach believes his future is firmly set in the Tyneside dugout. The winning streak has silenced any doubters and Howe says the next few weeks will be critical.
Newcastle’s fate in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup will be decided during the final two Champions League group stage games against PSV Eindhoven and Paris Saint-Germain, with the club hoping to secure either a direct place or a play-off spot in the spring.
Club owners PIF are keen for Newcastle to once again qualify for the Champions League through the Premier League following their fifth place finish last season.
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