Increasing Support for Jose Mourinho to Newcastle as Eddie Howe Feels the Heat
French outlet Le10 Sport reports that Newcastle is José Mourinho’s preferred destination for his next move in England. The club is said to be ready to accelerate their efforts in case they decide to sack Eddie Howe and replace him with the Portuguese icon. There are whispers within the club that Howe is underperforming, which has led to Mourinho’s name being mentioned as a potential replacement.
Newcastle’s owners, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, are unhappy with their current position in the table and the fact that they have already been eliminated from the Champions League and Carabao Cup. They are now facing the possibility of not qualifying for any European competition next season. This would be a major setback for the club, as they have already admitted that significant sales are necessary to comply with the Premier League’s financial regulations. Key players in Howe’s team, Kieran Trippier and Miguel Almiron, are heavily linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Al-Shabab respectively.
According to the report, Howe’s future could be resolved quickly if Newcastle decides to pursue Mourinho. However, there is also interest from Saudi Arabia, with the country pushing hard to bring Mourinho to the Middle East. There is a possibility that Mourinho could link up with Almiron, as Al-Shabab has prepared a lucrative offer to tempt him into the move. Nevertheless, Mourinho is not fully convinced about joining other big names in Saudi Arabia and is still considering options in Europe.
It remains to be seen whether Mourinho will have the opportunity to coach at St James’ Park. However, he does have a connection with Newcastle due to his time working as a translator for Sir Bobby Robson in Portugal and Spain. Mourinho has expressed his emotional connection to the city and fanbase but has not made any specific comments about the club itself.
In the short term, Newcastle is set to face Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Cup, followed by a challenging match against high-flying Aston Villa. These upcoming matches could be critical for Howe as he looks to fend off Mourinho and prove that he is the right person to lead Newcastle forward.
