Top Prem boss keen to join Man Utd and ‘backs himself’ to challenge club for major trophies

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is ‘tempted’ to join Manchester United and is confident he can turn around fortunes at Old Trafford, it has been claimed.

According to former Man Utd assistant manager and chief scout Mick Brown, Howe will firmly consider the possibility of taking the next step in his career by joining the Red Devils, despite the problems facing Erik ten Hag’s side has had to deal with in recent months.

“I heard he would be tempted by the opportunity,” Brown said in an interview with Football insider.

“Whatever situation the club is in, anyone would be tempted by that offer.

“There are big issues that need to be addressed, but it’s a great place to be and it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“I believe Howe would back himself to solve some of those issues, and that would get the crowd on his side.”

‘He has a very good reputation. I’ve never worked with him personally, but I’ve heard nothing but good things about him and his management.”

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Eddie Howe among Man Utd prospects

Ten Hag avoided defeat during the recent international break, but he is still under great pressure. Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that if results do not improve before the next international break in mid-November, the Dutchman will be given the boot.

Although that won’t be cheap as it has been suggested that Man Utd will have to pay as much as £17 million (€20 million) to get rid of Ten Hag.

Howe is a strong contender to replace Ten Hag as he is shortlisted alongside the likes of Graham Potter, Edin Terzic and Thomas Frank. Gareth Southgate has ruled himself out, saying he does not expect to continue for another year.

Howe has the backing of Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is keen to appoint one of Britain’s best managers. And TEAMtalk revealed last week that the England coach will strongly consider any offer from Man Utd, even if it angers Newcastle.

Howe has been heavily linked with taking the England job in recent years, but Thomas Tuchel will join the Three Lions on January 1, opening the door for Man Utd to swoop in.

Ratcliffe and co. will believe they have a good chance of landing the former Bournemouth manager as he has reportedly fallen out with Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell over transfers.

Although Man Utd will likely have to pay a large compensation package to release Howe from his Newcastle contract, which reportedly runs until June 2027.

Newcastle will fight to keep hold of the 46-year-old, although signs suggest he could follow sporting director Dan Ashworth on his way to Old Trafford.

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Meanwhile, TEAMtalk can reveal five members of the Man Utd squad who are at serious risk of being dropped in 2025.

Man Utd bosses will consider offers for Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Casemiro, Antony and Altay Bayindir.

This departure will raise money and free up space on the wage bill for Man Utd to bring in more young, talented players.

They are looking at younger defenders to replace Maguire and Lindelof, while Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton is a concrete target to strengthen their midfield.

Man Utd are also looking to bring a goalkeeper into the first team through the youth set-up, meaning Bayindir is no longer needed.

Caught offside claim Man Utd could go big with their key defensive signing of 2025 as they have renewed their interest in Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo.

The centre-back previously rejected the likes of Man Utd and Bayern Munich by signing a new contract with Barca in 2022.

But that deal only lasts until June 2026, and talks on an extension have stalled. Man Utd are joined by Chelsea to monitor the Uruguayan’s situation.