Man Utd faces £3m compensation for potential Eddie Howe appointment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Manchester United may need to pay £3 million to Newcastle United if they hire Eddie Howe as head coach. United has struggled recently, going winless in eight games and suffering back-to-back defeats. Despite expectations of a managerial change, Michael Carrick remains in charge for the time being. Howe, who left Newcastle in July, has been considered a leading candidate along with Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte. A decision on Carrick's future could come soon.
- •United has not won in eight games, including two heavy defeats.
- •Carrick remains head coach for now despite speculation.
- •Compensation for Howe has reportedly dropped from £6m to £3m.
- •Howe has been a preferred candidate following his tenure at Newcastle.
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"Manchester United have learned the amount they’ll have to pay to Newcastle United should they appoint Eddie Howe.After failing to register a win in their last eight games, the Red Devils are expecte...
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