Eddie Howe's departure from Newcastle United has opened up several potential next moves after a five-year stint at St James' Park. According to Chronicle Live, he will take a break from football, and Matthias Jaissle has been lined up as his replacement. The decision came after a 4-1 pre-season defeat to Bristol City, but other factors include the departures of key players such as Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon, with Bruno Guimaraes possibly next. Newcastle finished in the bottom half in 2025/26 after two Champions League qualifications in four seasons. Howe is likely to attract interest from premier league clubs and potentially the England national team. Here are the clubs he could join:
Everton
Howe has previously been linked with the Everton job and it could be a perfect next role. The Toffees were on the cusp of European qualification last season but David Moyes failed to get them over the line. Despite his impressive work, supporters have grown frustrated with his tactics and comments after defeats. Talented players such as James Garner, Illiman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have left many believing that 13th was not good enough. Moyes has earned another season, but if he fails to make progress, Howe could step in after a one-year break and potentially get Everton into Europe, as he did with Newcastle.
England
There is a lack of elite-level English managers, but Howe is arguably right up there and could replace Thomas Tuchel as head coach of the national team if Tuchel fails in another major tournament. Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes certainly believes he will take charge of the Three Lions in the future. He told FourFourTwo last May: “He is by far the best European coach I’ve had. No doubt he’ll be England manager one day. As a person, he’s a sensation – a true legend. “He’s gifted with strong man-management skills. He knows exactly the best way to talk to you in private, in the dressing room and in the press. He still has a long and promising career ahead of him.” Howe was linked to replacing Gareth Southgate but was settled at Newcastle when he departed. The FA could certainly look to the 48-year-old over the coming years.
Manchester United
Eddie Howe has also been linked to the Manchester United head coach position over the last few years. Michael Carrick has only recently taken over permanently, but that does not rule out a swift move for someone like Howe if things do not work out for the club's former midfielder. He is likely to be given time following his impressive interim spell, but that could work in Howe's favour given his desire to have a break from football. Perhaps the only thing working against him is his struggle to balance Premier League and European football, as evidenced at Newcastle.
Nottingham Forest
Though Oliver Glasner has only just taken charge at Nottingham Forest, do not rule out a mid-season departure given his history and the volatile Evangelos Marinakis. Forest are undoubtedly a big club; therefore, it would not feel like a backward step for Howe. It could actually turn out to be the ideal job for him given their ambitions to become a club that regularly qualifies for Europe and will spend money to get there.
Brentford, Brighton or Leeds United
Most Premier League teams would arguably be open to appointing Howe but Brentford, Brighton and Leeds United stand out. That is largely because all three do not have new managers and thus could seek a change fairly soon, particularly if improvements aren't made this season. Keith Andrews had a great start but there are fears that Brentford will regress this season. Daniel Farke kept Leeds United up but they may seek more stability going forward which Howe would undoubtedly provide. Fabian Hurzeler only just signed a new contract at Brighton but like Howe, he may become frustrated by marquee player sales which could create a vacancy.
