Manchester United will need to pay Newcastle United roughly £3 million in compensation if they wish to appoint former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe as their next manager. The fee arises from the terms of Howe’s contract, which was settled when he left the club in July, and the club will also owe a modest sum for Howe’s coaching staff, led by assistant Jason Tindall.
The decision comes after United’s 3‑0 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club on a winless run of eight games. Director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada have reportedly discussed the future of first‑team coach Michael Carrick, who is expected to remain in charge until a new manager is confirmed. Carrick is slated to take charge of training on Tuesday, while the club’s hierarchy works to secure a replacement.
Wilcox has identified Howe as his preferred candidate for the role, and Howe has expressed a keen interest in taking the job. The former Newcastle manager’s departure was accompanied by a settlement on the remaining clauses of his contract, which triggers the compensation clause for United. In addition to the £3 million fee, Newcastle will receive a smaller payment for the coaching team that Howe will bring with him, including assistant Jason Tindall.
While Howe is the front‑running choice, United’s recruitment chief Christopher Vivell has been advocating for a different direction, specifically naming former Germany and Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann as a potential successor. The club’s board is reportedly weighing the options as it prepares to finalize a new managerial appointment.