Eddie Howe is reportedly set to step down as Newcastle United manager after informing the club that he is set to take a break.The English tactician has been at St James’ Park for five years, but a sudden report from the Athletic’s David Ornstein this morning states that he’s departing his role.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYOrnstein has also added that Al Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle looks to be lined up to replace Howe as Newcastle manager…? EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/zrVnbFEvBd— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 30, 2026Ornstein posted: “EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement.”More to follow…The post Eddie Howe leaving role as Newcastle United manager, replacement already named appeared first on CaughtOffside.