A recent update claims that Newcastle United have a “concrete” interest in replacing Eddie Howe with a manager who has won the Champions League.
Newcastle puts pressure on Eddie Howe
Overall, Howe has done an incredible job leading the Magpies, not least since he led his team back into the Champions League last season by finishing fourth in the Premier League.
Without a doubt, the 46-year-old has had a disappointing campaign this year; in fairness, though, injuries haven’t helped either. In a number of competitions, Newcastle’s performances and results have fallen short of expectations, and it currently appears unlikely that they will finish in the top four again.
For the first time, Howe seems to be under true pressure to stay in his position, and PIF, who undoubtedly wants the Magpies to experience the kind of success Manchester City had, may be quick to let go of the Englishman if they believe there is a better fit elsewhere.
Newcastle wants to sign Jose Mourinho
In the event that they fire Howe, Newcastle has a “concrete” interest in hiring Jose Mourinho as their next manager. The former manager of Chelsea and Manchester United is very motivated for the position, according to a recent report from Football Insider.
Jose Mourinho joining Roma in the Premier League “Additionally, sources told Football Insider that there are “concrete” connections between the player and multiple Premier League title winner Jose Mourinho and that the two-time Champions League winner is eager to start working there.
“After a sharp decline in performance, sources have told Football Insider (January 5) that Howe is facing intense pressure to remain at Newcastle. It’s thought that the owners hope to duplicate last season’s feat of qualifying for the Champions League.”
Even with Saturday’s crucial 3-0 victory over rivals Sunderland in the FA Cup third round, it feels like the pressure is starting to mount on Howe, who still has a very tough few months ahead of him. According to the article, it appears that the Newcastle manager will have to maintain a top-four finish in order to save his job. However, given that the Magpies are currently 11 points behind Arsenal in that standing, it will be difficult to do so.
If Howe is fired at the end of the season, Mourinho would be a very attractive choice because the Roma manager is regarded as one of the greatest managers of his generation. The Portuguese are a proven winner who have experienced success in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A over the years. As a result, the owners can be sure that the big-name star will draw top talent to St. James’ Park.
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