Newcastle United

Matthew Raisbeck
BBC Radio Newcastle reporter

Good morning from Newcastle's training camp in Germany - where manager Eddie Howe is expected to address the speculation about his future in an interview this afternoon.

He has been strongly linked to the vacant England manager's job but Newcastle's CEO Darren Eales told us earlier this week they want Howe to stay and will fight to keep him if the Football Association make an approach.

Today, we will hear from Howe directly, in what will be his first public comments in almost two months since United's post-season trip to Australia in May.

England will be top of the agenda, but there are many important Newcastle United questions to ask, too - PSR, transfers, the new sporting director, and changes to the club's ownership structure will also be among the topics covered.

Newcastle have spent the week training at the Adidas global headquarters in the town of Herzogenaurach, not far from the city of Nuremberg in south-east Germany.

They were invited to use the facility after Adidas returned as the club's kit manufacturer earlier this summer.

In addition to our chat with Howe, we will also be interviewing some of the Magpies' players this afternoon.

There will be regular updates on this page - and further coverage on Total Sport on BBC Radio Newcastle from 18:00 BST.

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We asked for your views on who could potentially replace Eddie Howe in the St James' Park dugout if he was to become the next England boss.

You might not want him to leave - and he still hasn't left - but you gave us a few suggestions.

Here are some of your thoughts:

Andrew: If Howe goes, and I hope he doesn't, then Graham Potter would be my choice of the readily available managers. I think Steve Cooper would have been the best replacement but he has been snapped up by Leicester. In my ideal world, the FA would appoint Cooper as England boss!

Tom: Thomas Tuchel for me. He won the Champions League at Chelsea and he would deliver trophies at Newcastle!

Greg: Jurgen Klopp! We are enjoying a renaissance in attacking football under Howe and, while I would prefer him to stay, any replacement should be from the same school of thought: fast-paced, front-footed and passionate football!

Paul: Paul Mitchell has been brought in with Mauricio Pochettino in mind - I'm sure of it. They will probably link up again but it depends on whether Howe wants to go. I hope he stays but, if he does go, I would be happy with Pochettino.

Alastair: Zinedine Zidane or Thomas Tuchel - we have to go big!

Pete: I would have liked Jose Mourinho but he has just joined Fenerbahce. Of the managers currently available, Pochettino or Tuchel would be good. I would love Rafa Benitez to get another chance with us with some financial support, and the backing of the board and fans, because he didn't get that when he was here before.

Matthew Raisbeck
BBC Radio Newcastle reporter

Newcastle want Eddie Howe to stay and are planning for the future with him as their manager.

Howe is hugely popular on Tyneside. He has also demonstrated his commitment to the club by moving his family to the north east and signing two contract extensions.

But, could the Football Association could give him a big decision to make?

There is no doubt Howe, with his coaching ability and exciting football, could be a great England manager.

And although Newcastle is one of the top Premier League jobs, some Magpies fans are concerned he would find an offer to take charge of the national team too tempting to resist.

Well, the understanding has always been that while Howe, who's 46, would like to manage his country one day - but not just yet.

As a very hands-on coach, he relishes the day-to-day work on the training ground - something he wouldn't have at international level.

He is also desperate to be the man who ends Newcastle's long wait for trophy success.

The club eased their PSR concerns last month without having to sell any of their big names, and are now in a position to support Howe in the transfer market again.

It has, though, been a summer of change and uncertainty behind the scenes at St James' Park - and the timing of the England speculation hardly helps.

We don't know what will happen next. But, we could find out more at the end of the week when he is due to speak to the media at Newcastle's training camp in Germany.

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Former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live about the next Three Lions manager: "I know who will be mentioned a lot of times and it'll be the Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.

"He's done an unbelievable job at Newcastle, I am pretty sure he will be contacted and then it will be up to him to say if he is interested or not - but who could blame him?

"When your country comes calling it will be very difficult [to turn down].

"Only he can answer that, but I imagine Eddie will be very high on the FA's list."

Since Gareth Southgate announced his resignation as England manager on Tuesday, talk has quickly turned to who could replace him.

A name high up on many people's lists is Eddie Howe, but while Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales says the club will "absolutely" fight to keep him, former striker Alan Shearer feels you could not blame Howe if he took the role.

When asked if you were worried about the 46-year-old's potential departure, many of you said you did not want him to leave.

But if Howe was to become the next England boss, who do you think could replace him in the St James' Park dugout?

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BBC Sport commentator John Murray believes Eddie Howe would "come into his own" as England manager should he succeed Gareth Southgate.

Newcastle United boss Howe has emerged as a candidate for the vacant role but chief executive Darren Eales says the club are determined to keep the 46-year-old.

"The FA niceties involved when you look at Eddie Howe - things would have to be done through the very conventional, correct channels," Murray told the Football Daily podcast.

"As for Howe, I think he has been very impressive over the course of the time he has been involved at Newcastle. He's had a lot to deal with, especially this season.

"I've seen a lot at close quarters when he had a continuing injury crisis for the whole of the season. The big matches, Champions League matches, he was involved with as well.

"He's taken himself to a different level now and how he has coped with the profit and sustainability restrictions there are for Newcastle is impressive.

"People will say: 'What about Eddie Howe when he was asked the awkward questions about the Saudi Arabian ownership at Newcastle United?' He kind of distanced himself and was not convincing on that front.

"I think it would be different if he was away from that in an FA-style scenario. That's not something that would particularly worry me.

"I think he'd come into his own as England manager should it come to that."

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Eddie Howe's "personality" and "experience" with Newcastle United is what makes him a candidate for the England manager job.

Gareth Southgate left his role with the Three Lions on Tuesday and early talk about who could replace him have included the Magpies boss as a frontrunner.

"There are some great names there," former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"I put Eddie Howe ahead of [former Chelsea and Brighton boss] Graham Potter because of what he has done at Newcastle and the big names he has had to deal with."

The 46-year-old took charge at St James' Park in October 2021 and guided Newcastle to Champions League football for the first time in 20 years.

Having also previously led Bournemouth to top-flight promotion, Howe has won a lot of admirers during his coaching career so far.

"I wanted him after Roy Hodgson left," football writer Henry Winter added.

"I do think it is important we send a message with the Football Association, which is the national body for English players and English coaching. This is not a little England thing. I covered the Sven-Goran Eriksson era, the Fabio Capello era - so I do want an English manager to be given a chance.

"Howe has got the personality, the experience of working with big players. He is passionate about England and the team doing well - echoing Southgate.

"What I would do, though, is put an Ashley Cole in with him because I do think you need someone with that England dressing room experience."

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is in the back page headlines on Wednesday after being heavily linked with the vacant England manager job.

Gareth Southgate stepped down on Tuesday after eight years in charge.

However, Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales has reassured supporters the club will "fight" to keep Howe, stating: "He is exactly the right man for the project we are on and that is why we are committed to a long-term deal with him."

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The FA is already believed to have drawn up a shortlist of Southgate's potential successors, including out-of-work managers Graham ­Potter, Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino.

However, reports suggest Howe is still the current frontrunner for the role.

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Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales says he will fight to keep Eddie Howe at the club amid speculation linking him with the now vacant England manager role.

Gareth Southgate stepped down on Tuesday after eight years in charge and Magpies boss Howe immediately emerged as a potential candidate to replace him despite signing what Eales described as a "multi-year" extension to his current deal last summer.

"It is that speculation. Obviously Eddie has been an amazing manager for the club, he's committed to the club with the work that he's done and what he's shown," Eales told media from Newcastle's pre-season training camp in Germany.

"We're obviously committed to him. He had a multi-year extension last summer and we're on an exciting journey. As far as we're concerned, Eddie is the man to lead us on that."

Howe was appointed shortly after the Saudi-backed takeover of the club in October 2021 and led the team into their first Champions League campaign in two decades last season.

He was rewarded for Champions League qualification with an extension to his contract and Eales is confident his head will not be turned.

"We've not had recent discussions," Eales added.

"The first thing to say is that in any organisation if you are performing well there will be speculation from other clubs. But Eddie is under a long-term contract with the club.

"You see him, he loves the day to day of club football and we have an exciting project here in terms of the commitment from the ownership and the journey we want to go on. We are really excited about this season ahead."

When pushed further on whether he would fight to keep Howe should there be an approach from the FA, Eales added: "Yes, absolutely.

"He is exactly the right man for the project we are on at Newcastle United and that is why we are committed to a long-term deal with him. That's why we think he's the right man for Newcastle. We love him."

We asked for your views on Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe being linked with the newly vacant England manager role.

Here are some of your thoughts:

Ward: Eddie needs to stay and even he has said as much. He has only just started a multi-year project at Newcastle and he needs to be there to reap the rewards of laying some strong foundations. When a parallel situation occurred with Dan Ashworth's premature departure, he made the same point. So I fully expect him to stick to his principles and stay.

Helen: I will be absolutely gutted if Eddie becomes England boss, even though I think he would be brilliant. He would bring some attacking flair to the team, but he has unfinished business at Newcastle. I hope he will think of the England job as something he would consider in the future but not just yet.

Chris: There will always be change in football and managers are the one constant in that world of change. They are forever moving on. If we lose Eddie, I am confident our club will find a very suitable and able replacement. We must have belief in our board and hope they are ready to act if necessary.

Sandra: Although I think Howe would be good for England, I don't want him to leave Newcastle as I could see the tremendous improvement in the club over the past two years. We could, with investment and the right players, win the Premier League (as long as he doesn't sell Gordon, Guimaraes, Schar, Pope, Trippier and Isak). He is the best manager we have ever had.

Jack: While he is an amazing manager, his style is not suited to the national set-up. He likes to develop players on the training pitch and he won't have enough time to be able to establish his style of player, which he has become synonymous for, in the England squad.

Tom: He has made a great impact in Newcastle signings and he could leave with his head held high. But it would be a shame to see him go before solidifying the squad and before any knockout Champions League football is played. On the other hand, I would welcome another English manager to leave his mark on the national side.

Paul: I think Eddie would be perfect for the England job. His job at Newcastle is going to become increasingly frustrating because of the nonsense of FFP. He will not be able to build a squad to satisfy his and the club's ambition of becoming one of top clubs in world football. If the FA come knocking, I think Eddie should accept the offer and take the job.

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FA sources suggest they are very unlikely to restrict the selection process to just English managers.

They indicate they want the best person for the job.

They hoped Gareth Southgate would stay, but realised there was a high chance he wouldn’t extend his contract after the Euros, so they say that they have had a long-standing succession plan that they’re now deploying.

A candidate for an interim solution could be U21 boss Lee Carsley.

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The football never stops.

Euro 2024 has barely finished but Premier League clubs have already started turning their attention to pre-season friendlies.

The games are spread across the globe, from Tokyo and New York to Sligo and Crawley.

So who will your team face? And when and where are the matches?

Keep across all the fixtures and results here

Gareth Southgate's resignation as England manager means there is now a vacancy for the Three Lions' top job.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been one of the names reported to to be on the FA's list of potential candidates.

How do you feel, Magpies fans? Are you worried about potentially losing Howe?

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will be one of the leading candidates to become England manager if current boss Gareth Southgate steps down. Former England midfielders Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are also possible contenders. (Guardian), external

Newcastle United are set to rival Everton in trying to sign 20-year-old Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds United. (Teamtalk), external

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Newcastle United are preparing for another attempt to sign 27-year-old England forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin after initial talks with Everton broke down. (Football Insider), external

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Newcastle United will head to Germany for a pre-season training camp at Adidas global headquarters between 15 and 20 July, with the sports brand also becoming the club's official kit partner in a multi-year deal.

Eddie Howe's squad will be based in Herzogenaurach where they will train and stay at the purpose-built facility, which has been used by the German national team throughout Euro 2024.

AC Milan are interested in 23-year-old Red Bull Salzburg and Serbia defender Strahinja Pavlovic, who is also wanted by Newcastle United. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

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Matthew Raisbeck
BBC Radio Newcastle reporter

Having been convinced of its huge potential, Amanda Staveley actually made an unsuccessful attempt to buy Newcastle United herself during the 2017-18 season.

She returned as the public face of the Saudi Arabian-backed bid that, after lengthy delays, eventually went through in October 2021.

Newcastle desperately needed a fresh approach after 14 years under Mike Ashley. Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi got straight to work and drove much of the change in the early days of the Saudi ownership, including the appointment of Eddie Howe and some key signings in the January 2022 transfer window.

They have been positive and popular presence at matches, and their availability and willingness to communicate with supporters is a far cry from the coldness of the Ashley era.

Staveley has also worked closely with the women's team, who turned professional last summer and, after back-to-back promotions, will play in the Championship next season.

They took a 10 per cent stake in the Magpies in 2021, but their share was diluted earlier this year to six per cent. Could that have been an indication they were preparing to step back?

Staveley and Ghodoussi have been significant figures during an exciting era on Tyneside. They will leave Newcastle United in considerably better health than they found it - thanks in no small part to their efforts over the last three years.

That work is certainly appreciated by the fanbase.

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are expected to release a statement after it was widely reported the pair are set to leave Newcastle.

The former co-owners, who are part of PCP Capital Partners, initially had 10 per cent stakes in Newcastle, but have since sold their reduced six per cent shares to leave the club.

They were instrumental in the day-to-day running of the club and will now take time to digest their exit before communicating with the fan base.

It is believed Staveley is open to another role in football.

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The left side of England's system remains in the balance with Gareth Southgate evasive on the area when asked in his pre-match news conference as his side prepare to face the Netherlands.

Kieran Trippier operated as a left wing-back in the shootout win over Switzerland, with Luke Shaw coming off the bench for his first minutes in the tournament late on.

Wednesday's huge Euro 2024 semi-final could see Shaw start but Southgate would not commit on his decision.

"Luke has been injured for four months so it wasn't a possibility for him to play until last match. He made a good contribution to the game," said Southgate.

"We have to make the decision if he's ready to start and it's the best way to to use him.

"We're happy he's back, he gives us a different balance.

"Kieran has done a fantastic job. We've had a lot of big nights in the last seven or eight years and he's been so important on them occasions.

"Also around the squad, how he is with the players and the staff. We're very fortunate to haver player like him in our squad."

Manchester City have registered an interest in Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, whose current contract runs out in June 2026. (Football Insider), external

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Newcastle United's move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, has collapsed after the Magpies were unable to sell their own English striker Callum Wilson. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

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Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport Football News Reporter

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Newcastle have chosen Paul Mitchell as their new sporting director after a search to replace Dan Ashworth.

The 42-year-old beat Johannes Spors, 777 Partners sporting director, to the role while Marseille’s Pablo Longoria also got to the late stages of the process.

Mitchell had previously been linked to the Manchester United role eventually taken by Ashworth and the final decision to pick him had boss Eddie Howe’s backing with the process running through the Odgers Berndston executive search firm.

He started out as MK Dons' first head of recruitment in 2010, having played for them between 2005 and 2009, and just two years later joined Southampton, with the club promoted in his first season

After nearly three years on the south coast, he moved to Tottenham where he helped bring in Son Heung-min, Dele Alli, Kieran Trippier and Toby Alderweireld.

He left Spurs after just two years in 2016 and came close to joining Norwich a year later before eventually moving to RB Leipzig in February 2018.

There, he brought Emile Smith Rowe on loan from Arsenal as well as Matheus Cunha, now at Wolves, from Sion before departing for Monaco two years later, spending three years in France.

"It was a very difficult decision," Mitchell told French newspaper Nice-Matin on his decision to leave Monaco in October last year.

"I loved my experience at this club. I have always felt a lot of support from president Dmitry Rybolovlev. We had several discussions about my mission, about the possibility of changing roles within the club, of extending my contract.

"I feel that the mission I had, which was to rebuild the sports project, has been fulfilled."