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Manchester United must pay Newcastle £3m compensation if they want Eddie Howe

Manchester United will have to pay Newcastle about £3m in compensation if they want to make Eddie Howe their next manager, with Michael Carrick expected to be removed only when a deal for his successor has been finalised. Carrick expects…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:15 AM
Manchester United must pay Newcastle £3m compensation if they want Eddie Howe
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United must pay Newcastle around £3m in compensation to appoint Eddie Howe as manager.
  • Eddie Howe wants the job and is director of football Jason Wilcox's preferred candidate.
  • Michael Carrick expects to take training Tuesday and will only leave once a successor is finalized.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United must pay Newcastle United approximately £3m in compensation to hire Eddie Howe as their next manager. Howe is director of football Jason Wilcox's prime candidate and wants the position, though current manager Michael Carrick is expected to remain in charge until a successor is finalized following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.

Under terms agreed when Howe departed Newcastle in July, compensation is owed alongside an additional minor sum for his coaching staff, including assistant Jason Tindall. Meanwhile, director of recruitment Christopher Vivell has reportedly advocated for former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann.

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