Manchester United must pay Newcastle United compensation if they move to appoint Eddie Howe as manager, according to multiple reports. The compensation stems from a contract-related agreement when Howe left Newcastle in July.
The Guardian says the fee is about £3m, describing it as a condition for Man United to hire Howe and linking it to the timing of Michael Carrick’s potential removal. The report also notes Carrick is expected to take training after discussions involving senior club figures, following a run of poor results.
Yahoo Sports adds an update that the compensation fee could be halved, citing reporting that Howe is interested in speaking to Manchester United as Carrick’s sacking approaches. Across the outlets, the main focus remains on whether Man United can secure Howe and what financial terms apply.
