Who will replace Steve Bruce as the next Newcastle United manager after the clubโs dramatic takeover, know the odds of the new name
The Saudi-Arabian backed takeover of Newcastle United has now been completed, making the clubโs owners the richest owners in world football. The takeover proceeding commenced in April 2020 and has been auspiciously concluded in October 2021.
While exciting times are expected for the Magpies, the club has to now scout for a new manager as Steve Bruce, the current manger of Newcastle will most likely part company with the club.
So without much further ado, letโs take a look at the top 3 picks for the managerial position at Newcastle:
Top 3 picks to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager and betting odds of the new manager
- Eddie Howe (7/4): The former Bournemouth manager left the club in August last year after being in-command for 450 games across two spells. It was the second time that Howe departed as the Cherriesโ manager. The 43-year old is first in line to replace Steve Bruce. Howe even interviewed for the vacant Crystal Palace job this summer, also having rejected the opportunity to replace Neil Lennon as Celtics boss. All Howe needs now is a chance and Newcastle United are surely considering him for the managerial position.
- Chris Wilder (5/1): Ever since leaving Sheffield United earlier this year, Wilder has been unemployed. Many hoped that the former Sheffield United boss would get a job during this summerโs transfer window after helping the club move from League One to the top-half of the Premier League table. It would be a good decision to appoint Wilder as the new Magpies manager.
- Antonio Conte (13/2): Having lifted the Serie A trophy with Inter this year, Antonio Conte departed from the Italian club after disagreements with owners over the sale of Romelu Lukaku. Conte was also linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer but after talks fell through, he now remains available. Perhaps signing a manager who has won 4 Serie A titles and one Premier League trophy would be the most fruitful option for the Magpies.
Bruce was 4/1 to be sacked as of yesterday but now that the ownership of Newcastle has been confirmed, he has become the clear odds-on favorite to be sacked. The best price is currently of 1/2 but can also be found at 4/9.
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