Revealed: 43-year-old wants to be next Newcastle manager amid rising Eddie Howe pressure
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Credit: Imago Andoni Iraola keen to be next Newcastle manager after Bournemouth exit announcement Mon 20 April 2026 9:45, UK Andoni Iraola would be interested in being the next Newcastle United manager if they sack Eddie Howe soon.Iraola announced last week that he will leave Bournemouth after three seasons in charge to take on a new challenge.His Cherries side beat Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday to pile the pressure on Howe, who has seen many fans turn on him and could be relieved of his duties before the start of next season.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Iraola is open to replacing Howe at St James’ Park this summer.Newcastle’s next manager is unlikely to be appointed before the end of the season, with Howe set to be given a chance to turn their form around and clinch a European qualification spot. 👔 Newcastle Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the St James’ Park dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key PIF boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Andoni Iraola could make himself available for the Newcastle jobIraola has been linked to a whole host of jobs ahead of his Bournemouth exit, such as Man United and Athletic Club, but he does not have a new role lined up as it stands.Newcastle’s chiefs will surely have been impressed by his side’s win at St James’ Park over the weekend, and they could well target him to be their next boss if Howe is sacked soon.Games managedWinsDrawsLossesWin percentage12245374036.9%Iraola’s Bournemouth managerial statsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Iraola would be a good fit for Newcastle.
He’s proven himself at Bournemouth.“It’s a job that he would be interested in if it did become available.”Howe wants Jacob Murphy to sign a new contract despite concernsOne criticism levelled at Howe by supporters is that he has clear favourites within the Newcastle squad, with Murphy often picked as an example.The 31-year-old has struggled to replicate his fine form from last season in 2025-26, with just three goals and one assist registered in 28 league matches so far.His future on Tyneside could rest on the managerial situation, with sources recently telling Football Insider that Howe wants Murphy to stay and sign a new contract as he enters the final year of his deal.He still sees the winger having a huge part to play in the years to come, but Howe may not outlast Murphy at St James’, and a new boss could have other ideas about his future. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Newcastle Insider Access Get the full story from St James’ Park and Darsley Park with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Tyneside.