Overview
- Howe said he is “100%” committed to Newcastle and answered “No, not at this current time” when asked if he could be tempted away.
- The Newcastle manager dismissed links to the Old Trafford role that became available after Ruben Amorim’s exit.
- Amorim was sacked after 14 months following a contentious post-match interview after a 1-1 draw at Leeds, having finished last season 15th and lost the Europa League final.
- Interim coach Darren Fletcher called leading United an honor and said he has not considered the job full-time, with the BBC reporting preliminary talks about a short-term caretaker.
- Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner sidestepped questions about United, and Chelsea named Liam Rosenior as manager, highlighting an active managerial market.