Eddie Howe Man Utd manager job decision as ex-Newcastle United boss eyes next move

Eddie Howe has been heavily tipped for a return to management - with the former Newcastle United boss in line for one of the top jobs in football. The 48-year-old has been out of work since deciding to step down from the St James' Park hotseat in July. Howe, who spent almost five years on Tyneside, decided he wanted a break from the rigours of management after a draining last 12 months at Newcastle.