Newcastle United appear to be having trouble landing Unai Emery – and their backup target Eddie Howe is now wanted by Norwich City.
The Magpies are desperately seeking another manager after sacking Steve Bruce last month.
Newcastle’s owners need to find their manager, but it looks like they’re having problems with their pursuit of Emery.
The Guardian report that Newcastle’s move for Emery is in danger of collapsing amid concerns over there club’s structure and the leaking of Newcastle’s interest on the day of a big Villarreal game.
That may mean that Newcastle have to look to another target.
The Athletic have claimed that Eddie Howe is the backup target for Emery – but there could be a problem there too.
Howe wanted by Norwich amid Newcastle links
The Daily Mail report that Norwich City want Howe if he misses out on the Newcastle job.
Daniel Farke is under huge pressure with Norwich still yet to win a Premier League game this season.
The German could be sacked soon, and Howe is being lined up as the man to replace him.
If Newcastle’s managerial search continues to drag on, what’s to say that Norwich can’t swoop in and beat them to Howe anyway?
Howe looks to be their main target whereas he is just a backup at Newcastle.
Sure, Newcastle have the more exciting project and a better chance of staying up, but it’s clear that the Magpies prefer others to Howe.
With Norwich keen on the former Bournemouth boss, Newcastle may be in danger of missing out on Howe as well as Emery.
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