There are rumors that Michel Sanchez, the manager of Girona, is being considered as a possible replacement for Eddie Howe at Newcastle United.
According to Spanish publication Marca, Toon executives are thinking about making a bid for the 48-year-old in the event that they fire Howe in the upcoming days. Even if seven out of the last eight games in all competitions have resulted in defeats, the vast majority of Newcastle supporters still firmly back the present manager.
The Magpies’ form has declined due to a terrible injury run, and they have just lost out on both the Carabao Cup and the Champions League. This weekend, Newcastle plays their fierce FA Cup rivals Sunderland, and another loss can cause supporters’ opinions to change. Howe is ranked third by bookmakers in the succession battle, after Crystal Palace’s Roy Hodgson and Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United. Newcastle would prove to be one of the most alluring jobs in European football, especially with their newfound wealth.
According to Marca’s report, Michel is highly regarded by the Magpies and might be a viable Howe replacement. Since the Spaniard assumed leadership in 2021, Girona has seen a revolutionary couple of years. After being promoted to La Liga in his debut season, Michel solidified his place in the top division by placing 10th the following year. Now that they are competing for the championship against Real Madrid and Barcelona, the Catalan team is upending the apple cart.
They are now tied for first place in the division after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid, which put them 10 points ahead of Diego Simeone’s team in third. Next month, Girona and Real Madrid will square off in a massive top-of-the-table match at the Bernabeu.