Eddie Howe has already told Manchester United what he must have to become new manager

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Young, A. (2026, October 26). Eddie Howe has already told Manchester United what he must have to become new manager. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-news-howe-new-manager-demand-b1302363.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-26 · by Alex Young

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Eddie Howe is reportedly Manchester United's top choice to become their new manager after Carrick is expected to be dismissed this week. However, securing Howe’s appointment hinges on whether United agree to accommodate his coaching team, a condition that caused previous hiring negotiations with Celtic to fall through in 2021. Howe has emphasized the importance of bringing his trusted staff for immediate stability and performance.
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Eddie Howe has informed Manchester United of his requirements for becoming their new manager after the expected dismissal of Erik ten Hag this week. The 48-year-old, who recently left Newcastle United, wants to bring his own coaching staff with him, a condition that was previously a sticking point when he considered taking over at Celtic in 2021. Howe's preference for stability and familiarity in high-pressure roles has been well-documented; he told The Athletic in 2022 that having his trusted team members alongside him is crucial to avoid the usual transition period, which can take up to five months. Other potential candidates include Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann.

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Celtic Newcastle Premier League The Athletic United

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Howe PERSON · 5× United ORG · 3× Celtic ORG · 2× Newcastle ORG · 2× Antonio Conte PERSON · 1× Carrick PERSON · 1× James Wilcox PERSON · 1× Julian Nagelsmann PERSON · 1× Premier League ORG · 1× The Athletic ORG · 1×

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Explaining his thinking to The Athletic in 2022, Howe said: “I felt that if I was to come into a pressured job like [Celtic], I needed to go in with a sense of stability.
framing: speculative · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-26
🔮 Carrick is expected to be sacked this week, and Howe is reportedly the first-choice pick of club chief James Wilcox is take the job.
2026-10-26 · Evening Standard
Eddie Howe has already told Manchester United what he must have to become new manager · speculative framing

Claims (12 extracted, 7 hedged)

Carrick is expected to be sacked this week, and Howe is reportedly the first-choice pick of club chief James Wilcox is take the job. uncertain
Howe → expect → job
Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann are also understood to be among the potential candidates. asserted
Conte → understand → candidates
However, securing Howe’s services may depend on whether United are prepared to meet his demands behind the scenes. uncertain
United → secure → scenes
The 48-year-old has previously demonstrated a determination to work with trusted members of his own coaching team. asserted
old → demonstrate → team
He left Newcastle in July after five years in charge and is currently without a club. asserted
He → leave → club
Howe’s insistence on bringing his own staff was reportedly a major stumbling block during discussions over a potential move to Celtic in 2021, with the two parties unable to reach an agreement. uncertain
parties → bring → agreement
Explaining his thinking to The Athletic in 2022, Howe said: “I felt that if I was to come into a pressured job like [Celtic], I needed to go in with a sense of stability. asserted
I → explain → stability
“I could have recruited new staff, but then you're working each other out and there's a transition process where it probably takes three, four, five months. uncertain
it → recruit → months
I needed my staff with me and we couldn't get them together.” asserted
we → need → them
His comments suggest that any move to Old Trafford could require United to accommodate his preferred coaching structure from the outset. uncertain
move → suggest → outset
With the club weighing up whether to make a change in the dugout, Howe’s Premier League experience and previous success at Newcastle could strengthen his case. uncertain
experience → weigh → case
But negotiations over his backroom staff may prove an important factor if United decide to pursue him. uncertain
United → prove → him
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