What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?
Summary
Manchester United are considering Eddie Howe as a possible successor to manager Michael Carrick if Carrick cannot improve the team’s results. Howe’s record at Bournemouth and Newcastle is seen as a strength, but questions include his lack of experience at a traditional top-six club, mixed reactions to his possible appointment and the cost of hiring him.Key Facts
- Howe has been out of work since leaving Newcastle United in the summer.
- At Bournemouth, Howe took charge while the club faced relegation from League Two and led it to the Premier League in 2015.
- Howe established Bournemouth as a Premier League club before leaving in 2020.
- At Newcastle, Howe led the team from relegation trouble to two Champions League qualifications and an EFL Cup win in 2025.
- Some Manchester United supporters and former players have criticized or withheld support for the idea of appointing Howe, while others have backed him.
- United’s executives would first need to decide whether Carrick stays; the article says Saturday’s match against Chelsea could affect that decision.
- Newcastle and Howe agreed to a compensation structure for a future move, which reportedly began at £6 million and decreases over time.
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