Benfica, be warned! Newcastle weigh up Eddie Howe's future | OneFootball

Eddie Howe does not have his future at Newcastle secured. According to what has been learned, in recent hours reports have emerged that the coach will have a face-to-face meeting next week to discuss his future at the English club. This situation is of interest to Benfica, since the Premier League side has its eye on José Mourinho.

According to the English press, the meeting, which had long been scheduled, will include the presence of officials from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Newcastle’s main shareholders. As far as is known, the purpose of the meeting will be to discuss next season, the future of the 48-year-old coach, and the team’s performance.

The same source says that the agenda also includes discussion of the plans for the new training centre and for Newcastle’s stadium, in this case St. James' Park. In addition to the PIF officials, who will travel from Riyadh, chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, CEO David Hopkinson, chief financial officer Simon Capper, and stadium director Brad Miller will also be present.

After a remarkable 2024/25 season, which ended with Newcastle qualifying for the current edition of the Champions League, the Magpies’ current domestic campaign has been well below expectations, with the English club sitting in a modest 14th place in the Premier League.

However, the English press indicates that, despite the less positive results this season, Eddie Howe appears to retain the confidence of Newcastle’s board, based on the overall work the coach has done in recent years. However, the future can change suddenly, and José Mourinho is one of the favourites to succeed him.

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