Eddie Howe linked with Manchester United as Carrick's exit looms
Eddie Howe's name is back in the headlines amid reports linking him with Manchester United, with Michael Carrick reportedly set to be sacked at Old Trafford.
The Mag reports that Howe is "now interested" in speaking to Manchester United, citing Sky Sports sources who say the move comes with Carrick set to leave his post (The Mag). The same outlet later adds that Manchester United could have Howe's compensation fee to Newcastle "halved", suggesting the financial side of any approach may be less of a hurdle for the Red Devils than first thought (The Mag).
Chronicle Live, however, strikes a different note, reporting exclusively that Newcastle are in fact owed a compensation payout and that things "may not be that simple" for Manchester United if they want to prise Howe away, despite him being on their shortlist to replace Carrick (Chronicle Live). That suggests some disagreement between outlets over exactly how straightforward or costly a deal would be.
Newcastle World takes a step back from the latest speculation to point out that Howe has previous form when it comes to these links, noting he has "already responded" to Manchester United interest in the past with an admission on the subject while he was Newcastle head coach (Newcastle World).
Elsewhere, Chronicle Live also covers a different Howe-adjacent story, reporting that Newcastle's under-21s beat Sunderland 3-2 in a feisty derby at St James' Park, with the piece framed as a "crash course" for under-21s boss Matthias Jaissle and a reminder sent to the man favourite to be Howe's successor at St James' Park (Chronicle Live). While not directly about the Manchester United links, it ties into the same wider narrative around Howe's future.
Taken together, the outlets agree that Howe is firmly in the frame for the Manchester United job with Carrick on his way out, but there's less clarity - and some contradiction - over how big a compensation hurdle Newcastle could present to any deal.
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