Newcastle United eyeing two former Premier League title-winning managers amid Eddie Howe pressure: report

Eddie Howe is reported to be considering walking away from Newcastle — Eddie Howe has led Newcastle to a disappointing season (Image credit: Getty Images)

Newcastle United are reportedly keeping an eye on two former Premier League title-winning managers with Eddie Howe under scrutiny and claimed to be considering quitting the club.

After enjoying a dream season of securing the League Cup and Champions League qualification last season, Newcastle have endured a deeply disappointing campaign this time around.

Jose Mourinho of interest to Newcastle United

Jose Mourinho is constantly linked with Newcastle — Jose Mourinho would appeal to Newcastle's owners, apparently (Image credit: PA)

That has led to speculation about Howe's future at the club, and talkSPORT report that the club's Saudi owners PIF would be 'attracted to the idea of appointing a big-name in the event Howe departs'.

Naturally, that means we are getting yet another round of Jose Mourinho being liked to the Newcastle job.

Jose Mourinho embraces Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon at full-time — Jose Mourinho battled Newcastle with Benfica earlier this season (Image credit: Getty Images)

The heavily-decorated Portuguese, currently at Benfica, has been connected with St James' Park repeatedly for years.

Mourinho even turned down the chance to join his Barcelona mentor Bobby Robson at the club back in 2000, owing to his then-burgeoning managerial ambitions

Magpies start Anthony Gordon revealed his mutual admiration for Mourinho after earning praise from the manager following Newcastle's 3-0 win over Benfica in October, saying: “He really creates a team environment, it's like us against the world.

“I recognise that from my own game so it was a big compliment. It means an awful lot. Even if I didn't idolise him, a compliment from any coach at this level means a lot."

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini carries the Premier League trophy, 2012 — Roberto Mancini is among the potential contenders for the Newcastle job (Image credit: Alamy)

talkSPORT also throw form Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini into the frame, saying he is 'likely to come into any conversation'.

The Italian led City to their first Premier League title in 2012, and has since had spells at Galatasaray, Inter, Zenit St Petersburg, Italy (whom he led to Euro 2020 glory), Saudi Arabia, and now Qatari side Al-Sadd.

Adoni Iraola is also namechecked as a potential Howe successor after announcing that he will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season.

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Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.

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