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Manchester United get Eddie Howe bill as Newcastle United’s protection plan becomes clear

Eddie Howe was earning £6million a year on Tyneside and was told he couldn't walk away for nothing by Newcastle chiefs…

By Lee Ryder · Chronicle Live

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Manchester United must pay Newcastle a significant compensation package if they appoint former manager Eddie Howe.
The article is a permanent managerial transfer story involving compensation for a coach on gardening leave.
Newcastle allowed Howe to leave under the condition that his next employer would face financial sanctions.

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Manchester United will have to pay a multi-million compensation fee to Newcastle United if they want to hire Eddie Howe. The former Newcastle manager features prominently on Manchester United director Jason Wilcox's wish list as current boss Michael Carrick faces immense pressure at Old Trafford.

Chronicle Live reports that Newcastle allowed Howe to depart on the condition that any early return to management would require compensation. Lee Ryder notes that Sir Jim Ratcliffe must approve a significant payout to hire Howe, mirroring United's previous compensation deal for Dan Ashworth in 2024.

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Manchester United get Eddie Howe bill as Newcastle United’s protection plan becomes clear

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