Luke Edwards, The Telegraph's Newcastle United correspondent, analyzes Howe's next possible move, with Manchester United and the England national team considered as potential managerial opportunities. Howe currently feels he needs a break from the dugout, but his impressive managerial record makes him a hot prospect for top football management positions.

Howe will not lack offers. He achieved great success at Bournemouth, taking the club from League Two to the Premier League. In his first season at St. James' Park, he helped Newcastle United avoid relegation, then guided the team to the Champions League twice, and won the League Cup in 2025 – the club's first domestic trophy in 70 years.

The Premier League resumes on 10 October, ushering in a season of managerial "musical chairs." Club owners, sporting directors, and executives will begin seriously considering replacing managers if their teams start the season poorly.

The Telegraph examines the options available to Howe and which roles might appeal to him.

Howe genuinely wants a proper break.

If you ask Howe what his next move is, his answer is straightforward. He is not thinking about football at all right now, not considering new jobs, and currently has no plans to return to management. Several sources close to the 48-year-old manager have confirmed this to The Telegraph Sport.

In fact, following his emotional departure from Newcastle United in July, Howe told me that he needs not just a break from the club but also a temporary break from football altogether. He wants to spend more time with his family, feeling he owes his three sons far more quality time. To this day, his thinking has not changed.

To understand his reluctance to rush back into football, one must consider what he has been through in recent years. Shortly after winning the League Cup in March 2025, he was hospitalized in April of that year. The experience took a serious toll on both his body and mind, and he did not give himself enough time to recover. He has told friends that he is currently working on restoring his health.

Meanwhile, other priorities weigh heavily. His three sons are between 7 and 15 years old. He took over Newcastle United nearly five years ago. Once he commits to a job, he fully immerses himself in it; that is his work ethic, and he does not want to change it.

But this dedication has come at the expense of his family life. Now, he wants to dedicate himself entirely to his children during these crucial developmental years. He plans to use this time with his wife Vicky and their children, who are his top priority.

After previously leaving Bournemouth, he stepped away from football for over a year before returning to manage Newcastle United in November 2021. This time, his break may not last as long, but a more extended period away cannot be ruled out.

In January 2009, at age 31, Howe took over Bournemouth, becoming the youngest manager in the English league system at that time. He has had a long and distinguished managerial career. His desire for a break is genuine, and he is reportedly living a stable and contented life at present.

Only the right role will tempt him.

Howe's team is aware that his name will be linked with every Premier League vacancy that emerges this season. They understand why, but he will not return simply for that reason, nor will he accept an offer from a club he sees as a step down from Newcastle United. Why should he? Howe is one of the best English managers of his generation. He guided Bournemouth to three promotions, establishing them firmly in the Premier League; he then transformed Newcastle United from relegation candidates into a team that reached the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in their history.

More importantly, he achieved what Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson could not at Newcastle United, ending one of the most famous trophy droughts in English football. In four years, he led the team to two domestic cup finals and three League Cup semi-finals. Above all else, he is the most successful manager in Newcastle United's modern history.

With such a resume, he will not willingly take on a team struggling for survival. If a club's budget is insufficient to compete for titles, such an offer will not appeal to him.

This is bad news for mid-to-lower table Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace and Fulham. No matter how attractive the terms or how generous the salary, it will be difficult to persuade Howe to cut short his break.

Would managing abroad appeal to him? It is possible, but it would still need to meet the standards mentioned above. And at this stage, he is highly unlikely to want his young family to relocate.

What would be the right role?

At present, Howe would likely say he will not return to club management unless the right opportunity comes along. He does not need to work for money; his career has been thoroughly rewarding. Even if he chose to move into media commentary, lucrative offers would come his way; if no sufficiently interesting projects emerged, he would feel no pressure to return.

However, a complete departure from management is unrealistic, and deep down he knows he will ultimately return. He simply wants to take his time, rest and recharge, and wait for an offer that reignites his passion.

He has consistently guided Newcastle United and Bournemouth to perform above their perceived capabilities. What could Howe achieve if he joined a club with greater financial resources or comparable backing?

Many English giants are currently underperforming. Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United have all recently appointed permanent managers. These clubs plan to give Xabi Alonso, Roberto De Zerbi, and Ruben Amorim time and support to help their teams return to the top. There is no indication at this stage that these clubs are considering managerial changes.

But if results deteriorate later, Howe's name will enter managerial discussions. We are not at that point yet, and there is no guarantee Howe would be willing to return to football this season. He will only come back to club management if he receives a truly compelling offer.

The England National Team Manager Job.

This role would suit him perfectly.

The FA has previously considered recruiting Howe. When Southgate stepped down, the FA intended to interview him, but Howe explained at that time that he was unwilling to leave Newcastle United, making the interview moot.

Taking over the England team then would have been too soon for him. Howe has always felt he would miss the day-to-day interaction with players. At that stage of his career, international football meant too few matches and too fragmented a schedule.

However, things have changed, and Howe has not hidden his ambition to one day become England manager. He views the job as the highest honor an Englishman can achieve, and he is undoubtedly the leading candidate among domestic options.

When Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag, Sporting Director Dan Ashworth wanted to recruit Howe, but that proposal was not pursued. Other senior figures at Old Trafford insisted Amorim was the stronger candidate, and Ashworth's tenure as Manchester United Sporting Director ended not long after.

Unless Tuchel's team collapses before Euro 2028, the England manager position will not become vacant until then. The German coach signed a new contract before the World Cup, initially planning to lead the team at the European Championship being held at home.

However, given his desire for an extended break from football, Howe may now be far more interested in the England job than he was previously. If he chooses to wait for that opportunity, it could prove an ideal arrangement for all involved.

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