After an underwhelming Premier League campaign, BetVictor has published the next Newcastle manager odds market with current boss Eddie Howe coming under increasing pressure.
Howe signed off the 2025-26 campaign with a tame 2-0 loss to Fulham on May 24. That defeat was his 17th of the season in England’s elite. Only the three relegated sides boasted more losses and reports suggest the 48-year-old is on borrowed time.
With Howe’s time on Tyneside potentially coming to an end, BetVictor News takes a look at the leading contenders who could fill the St James’ Park dugout for the 2026-27 campaign.
Next Newcastle Manager Odds: Andoni Iraola The 2/1 Favourite For Toon Army Job
As it stands, the next Newcastle manager odds market favours Andoni Iraola to join the Toon Army. The brilliant Bournemouth boss has seen his stock rise dramatically after his exploits on the south coast. It’s already been confirmed the Spaniard will leave the Vitality Stadium this summer having secured Europa League football for the Cherries.
And from the Magpies perspective, Iraola fits the mould of what the club’s ambitious owners are looking for in a gaffer. He is young, determined, has strong tactical awareness, Premier League experience and can demonstrate a plethora of other core managerial attributes. Unsurprisingly, he is one of English football’s most sought after managers.
Oliver Glasner On Newcastle’s Managerial Shortlist
Similar to Andoni Iraola, current Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has already confirmed he will be leaving his post this summer. And the Austrian may do so as a European champion. The Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano odds lean towards the Eagles winning the 2025-26 Conference League final.
Glasner has been linked with a number of roles and can be backed at 6/1 to land the Newcastle gig. The next Liverpool manager odds market also has the 51-year-old as a leading contender but if he strikes gold in Leipzig, the Toon Army will need to move quickly if they want him to replace Eddie Howe.
Roberto Mancini, Marco Silva And Xavi In The Running To Be Named As The Next Newcastle Manager
Naturally, a number of other big names are all among the front runners for the Newcastle job. Roberto Mancini is available at 8/1. The Italian famously won the title with Manchester City in 2012. Fulham boss Marco Silva is also in contention. The Portuguese boss is priced at 10/1 and has also managed Hull, Watford and Everton and holds a strong reputation.
Elsewhere, Barcelona legend Xavi is 12/1. He left the LaLigi giants in 2024 and is currently unattached. Highly-regarded Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is 16/1 with Frank Lampard and Gareth Southgate both at 20s.
*odds correct at the time of publication, May 25, 2026.
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