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'Other people might like': Eddie Howe to Liverpool question answered by Newcastle Sporting Director

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Liverpool have been linked with a number of potential replacements for Arne Slot.During a run of nine defeats from 12, it was claimed that Xabi Alonso would take the Reds job should it become available.Elsewhere, Oliver Glasner to Liverpool has been mooted as a possibility by some sections of the media and fans.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Even if you finish one or two places higher than you would have done otherwise but make it into the Champions League as a result, that’s about £80m in extra revenue virtually guaranteed.”Finance expert Adam Williams speaking to RTK about the cost of sacking Arne SlotPhoto by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.



Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Now, another name has been mentioned as a potential replacement for Slot at Anfield.Eddie Howe becoming Liverpool manager discussed by Ross WilsonEddie Howe joined Newcastle United in November 2021 and has since cemented himself as one of the best English managers in the Premier League.Howe secured the Magpies their first piece of silverware in the 21st century last season and qualified for the Champions League in 2023/24.Thanks to his solid spell at St James’ Park, there has been talk about the Englishman taking a more high-profile job elsewhere.This week, Newcastle Sporting Director Ross Wilson was pressed on the prospect of Howe joining England, or even Liverpool and Manchester City.As per the Daily Mail, he said: “We have got an outstanding manager here.“From past experience, I’d certainly rather have one that other people might like, rather than one that nobody likes.”Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesEddie Howe on Alexander Isak relationshipShould Liverpool decide to bring Howe to Anfield at some point, he would be reunited with Alexander Isak.The Swede had a prolific spell at St James’ Park under the 48-year-old, which included scoring 27 and assisting six last season.However, Isak went on strike over the summer to try and force a move to Liverpool, which Howe admitted changed their relationship.As per BBC Sport, he said: “Alex and I always enjoyed a great relationship. I loved working with him.

I hope he enjoyed working with us.“It was mutually beneficial. We helped him become the player he in part is today and he helped us as a team achieve some unbelievable milestones and was part of a very successful team.“The moment he went on strike our relationship did change and that was probably a turning point in our relationship.” Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox