Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, who has distanced himself from the managerial vacancy at Manchester United after being touted as a replacement for Ruben Amorim by Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has distanced himself from the managerial vacancy at Manchester United after being touted as a replacement for Ruben Amorim by Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. Asked if there was anything which could tempt him away from St James', he replied: "No, not at this current time. "The most important thing for me is happiness in the role, happiness in the job, the relationships I have with the people around me. "Getting involved in politics and all the other stuff that's around won't help me, or the team, or the players."

Source: Express January 06, 2026 14:19 UTC