Eddie Howe has reportedly turned down the Crystal Palace job, while Manchester United continue to assess the future of manager Michael Carrick.
Howe, a name frequently linked with the Old Trafford role, is understood to have rejected an approach from Palace, according to the Chronicle. The Eagles are bottom of the Premier League table, and Pierre Sage looks set to leave Selhurst Park despite only joining the club in the summer.
Pressure Mounts on Carrick at Old Trafford
Carrick, a former United midfielder, is under pressure with the Reds sitting in the relegation zone going into the second international break of the season. United are understood to be assessing the manager's future, with a decision over whether to sack him expected this week.
Latest reports from the Guardian suggest the club are 'moving towards' a decision to make a change.
Howe's Compensation Clause and Recent Rejections
Any club that appoints Howe before the end of the current season must pay compensation of around £3 million to Newcastle, despite his departure in the summer. Howe left St. James' Park in July, having informed the board he had taken the club as far as he was able.
Last month, reports emerged that Howe had also rejected the chance to take charge at Champions League outfit Lens, who parted company with Dino Toppmoller in September.
Howe's Statement on Leaving Newcastle
Following his Newcastle exit, Howe said in July: "After a period of personal reflection, I have decided that now is the right time for me to step away from my role as head coach of Newcastle United."
"After nearly five years of giving my life, heart and soul into the club with unrelenting energy, I feel that it is in the best interests of both myself and the club to step away, recharge and take a break."
"Although it's been incredibly difficult to make this decision, I know in my heart that it's the right one."
"I have always put the best interests of Newcastle before my own in every single decision I have made whilst I've been here and this one is no different."
"It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have been the manager of Newcastle United."
Howe, 48, is understood to still be taking time away from the game. Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino are other names to have been linked with United over the last few days and weeks.
