Eddie Howe has been targeted by Chelsea (Action Plus/Shutterstock)Chelsea have made a move for Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe as Enzo Maresca’s replacement, according to reports. Liam Rosenior, the current head coach of Strasbourg, who are also part of the BlueCo group with Chelsea, is favourite to replace Maresca. However, The Sunday Express reports that Chelsea have sounded out Howe and talks have been held with the 48-year-old’s representatives. The report adds that Howe would receive a ‘significant payrise’ if he opted to make the move to Stamford Bridge, while Chelsea’s board hold the Newcastle manager ‘in high esteem’. More TrendingAsked if it was his final game in charge of the Ligue 1 club, Rosenior replied: ‘I don’t know, to be honest.

Source: Metro January 04, 2026 02:17 UTC