Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle manager role as Tonali joins Tottenham, Gordon moves to Barcelona

Eddie Howe has left his role as Newcastle United manager following discussions with club hierarchy, sports reporter Ifreke Inyang reports today. This comes after a summer where key players departed: Sandro Tonali transferred to Tottenham Hotspur and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while captain Bruno Guimaraes remains heavily linked with Arsenal.

According to Sky Sports, these sales factored into Howe's decision amid concerns about the squad for the new season. Newcastle have signed 20-year-old winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42m, 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax for £23m, and 20-year-old goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims for £18.5m. However, they missed out on Switzerland international Johan Manzambi, who chose Aston Villa instead.

The club has begun searching for Howe's replacement with sporting director Ross Wilson and CEO David Hopkinson leading the process. For Nigerian football fans following the Premier League, this managerial shift could affect match viewing experiences and fantasy league strategies as the new campaign approaches. Who do you think should replace Howe to stabilize Newcastle after this summer's exodus?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/30/epl-eddie-howe-leaves-newcastle/