# What Howe could bring to Man Utd – and what are the challenges?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/what-howe-could-bring-to-man-utd-and-what-are-the-challenges/
- Published: 2026-10-30T16:27:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T17:39:37+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr74pd99vwq3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- United are weighing Howe as a possible successor to Carrick.
- Howe has taken Bournemouth and Newcastle to major milestones.
- Newcastle compensation is understood to have fallen to about £3m.

## Summary

Manchester United are considering Eddie Howe as a possible successor to Michael Carrick if Carrick cannot improve results and loses his job. Howe’s record of developing players and building winning cultures could appeal to United, though taking charge of one of football’s most scrutinised clubs would bring different pressures.

Howe led Bournemouth from the League Two relegation zone to the Premier League and later guided Newcastle from relegation trouble to two Champions League qualifications and their first trophy in 56 years, the 2025 EFL Cup. His lack of experience at a traditional top-six club has drawn doubts, while former players are divided on his suitability. United must first decide Carrick’s future; Howe’s departure agreement with Newcastle is understood to involve compensation that began at £6m, has fallen to about £3m and is expected to expire before the season ends.

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