Eddie Howe is unlikely to be out of work for long because managers of his calibre rarely remain available for very long.
Eddie Howe’s next move is already one of football’s more intriguing stories, and the list of possible landing spots is as telling as it is tempting. If the right job opens up at the right time, Howe would surely be near the top of any sensible shortlist, and Jamie Redknapp’s assessment captures why so many clubs admire him. He is elite, dependable, low-maintenance, and capable of turning good players into excellent ones.
The Sky Sports journalist recently said, “Eddie Howe won’t want to be out of work too long. Every top club will be looking at him in the next few months if they don’t start the season too well. And that puts a lot of pressure on the managers that are in the top positions, because Eddie is an elite manager. There aren’t many around.”
Howe’s appeal is built on more than reputation. At Newcastle, he arrived with the club in trouble and left behind a side that had become far more ambitious, more organised, and far more competitive, delivering two Champions League qualifications and a first major domestic trophy in decades.
That record matters because it tells clubs exactly what they are buying. Howe is not a manager who needs every situation to be perfect; he improves a team’s structure, lifts standards, and usually gets more out of the squad than the sum of its parts.
Manchester United
Manchester United feel like the most obvious high-profile fit, especially if they start slowly and Michael Carrick fails to make an early impression. Howe has been linked with the Old Trafford job before, and that kind of recurring interest says plenty about how top clubs view him.
The attraction is clear. United would offer a huge platform, but they would also present a major test of character, patience, and control. If Howe can bring order to a club where expectation often outpaces reality, his reputation would rise again in a way few managers can match.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham may be the most natural stylistic match. They have spent heavily and made big promises. So, if Roberto De Zerbi fails to steer them towards European football, Howe would be an obvious name to consider.
This is where his Newcastle experience becomes especially relevant. The Englishman took a team with clear limitations and turned them into serious contenders, so the idea of him working with a stronger starting squad at Spurs is a persuasive one.
Unlike at Newcastle United, he would not be asked to build from the very bottom, which could make the job even more dangerous for rivals. Having forked out a fortune on transfers, Spurs will be hoping to ensure they do not get involved in another relegation battle. If they get off to a poor start, Howe might be at the top of their wishlist.
Everton
Everton might be the most interesting long-term option. Having moved into a new stadium, the club are looking to match fresh surroundings with genuine progress, and that kind of project needs more than short-term firefighting.
If David Moyes cannot build on last season’s momentum, Howe would make sense as a forward-looking replacement. The Toffees need a manager who can marry ambition with stability, and Howe’s record of improving players while keeping standards high fits that brief neatly. His work at Newcastle showed he can carry a club through transition and give it a proper football identity.
Howe’s time at Newcastle & the next move
Howe’s departure from Newcastle closes one of the club’s most productive modern eras. He took charge when the team were near the bottom of the table and guided them to safety, then to the top four, then to European nights again, and finally to silverware.
By the end, there was a feeling that both sides had reached the limit of what they could squeeze from the relationship. That does not diminish the achievement; if anything, it underlines it. Howe left Newcastle with a strong record, a healthier culture, and proof that he can thrive under pressure without becoming consumed by it.
Of the three clubs, Tottenham perhaps offer the best blend of challenge and suitability, Manchester United the biggest spotlight, and Everton the most coherent rebuild. Howe would be attractive to all three because he brings reliability, tactical sense, and the ability to improve a squad without creating unnecessary noise.
In the end, Jamie Redknapp’s point feels especially relevant: elite managers are rare, and clubs know it. If any of these three jobs becomes available, Eddie Howe would not be waiting long for the phone to ring.
