Eddie Howe 'Future in Doubt' as Man Utd Opportunity Sparks Exit Speculation

Eddie Howe could sensationally leave Newcastle United and pursue a huge job, according to stunning reports.

Howe has been at Newcastle since his appointment in November 2021.

He has done a stellar job, having guided them to the Champions League not to mention leading the club to Carabao Cup triumph last season.

But Howe and Newcastle have endured a tough start to the new season, having struggled in the summer transfer window.

Newcastle, who have yet to win a league game this season, missed out on several transfer targets, including Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike, among others.

And, of course, the club lost Alexander Isak, who signed for Liverpool in a protracted transfer saga.

According to Football Insider, Howe could walk away from his post after he was told 'the wrong information' about Isak by the club's higher-ups.

Eddie Howe has been tipped to leave Newcastle United. Image: Getty

Howe was told all along that Newcastle would be able to keep Isak by those above him in the hierarchy.

He planned to reintegrate his star man, while fending off regular questioning about the matter at every opportunity.

This proved not to be the case as Isak eventually joined Liverpool, with Howe choosing not to publicly speak out against the Swede.

Per the report, such failure could lead him to think about leaving St. James' Park.

Newcastle could be planning his dismissal at some point soon as a result, but the 47-year-old could instead jump ship before being sacked to keep hold of his reputation.

Football Insider claim Howe would love to manage England, who appointed Thomas Tuchel to replace Gareth Southgate.

However, Tuchel has been tipped to take over at Manchester United before the World Cup amid Ruben Amorim's struggles, paving the way for a vacancy at England.

What has Eddie Howe said about the England job?

A slew of managers were in the frame to succeed Southgate following his resignation after England's Euro 2024 final heartbreak.

But surprisingly, Howe was not contacted by the FA given he is one of very few English managers plying their trade in the Premier League.

Thomas Tuchel replaced Gareth Southgate as England manager. Image: Getty

Asked if he was interviewed for the England job, he replied: "I was not. There was no contact from the FA."

Questioned on whether this bothered him, Howe said: "England have to do what is right for them and only they will know the processes they have gone through and the decisions they have made. I am certainly not the type of person that is going to analyse that.

"For me, it's about Newcastle and trying to win games and it's hard enough to do that if you are 100% focused, and I will always remain that way to my work. If you drop your levels, then the job becomes impossible and at no stage have I allowed myself to do that."

Considering his record with Newcastle and in the Premier League, Howe seems destined to manage England in the future and it could happen sooner rather than later.