David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano have revealed that Eddie Howe is ‘set to leave’ Newcastle United, who have chosen his replacement.
Howe has been under pressure at Newcastle over the past year as they endured a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, though he has arguably operated with one hand tied behind his back.
This is due to mismanagement at board level, with Newcastle missing out on loads of preferred signings and losing key players to rival clubs in recent transfer windows.
It initially appeared as if Howe would stick with Newcastle heading into next season, but respected reporters Ornstein and Romano have now revealed that he is leaving the Premier League club.
Ornstein said on X: ‘EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement.’
Romano also has this information, though he has also stated that a ‘deal is close’ for Jaissle to replace Howe.
He said on X: ‘EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to part ways with Newcastle with immediate effect.
‘Big developments expected at #NUFC with decision to change + talks already starting for his replacement.’
He added: ‘EXCLUSIVE: Matthias Jaissle, top candidate and in advanced talks to become Newcastle new head coach!
‘He’s the number one candidate to replace Eddie Howe, deal CLOSE.’
More to follow…
