The boss of close Leeds United rivals is leaving his club.

Leeds United’s Premier League rivals Newcastle United are going to be on the hunt for a new manager following the shock news that Eddie Howe is leaving the club.

Howe, 48, had been in charge of the Magpies since November 2021 and it was expected that he would stay at the helm despite a disappointing 2025-26 Premier League campaign in which the Magpies finished just two points above newly-promoted Leeds.

David Ornstein, though, exclusively reported on Thursday morning that Howe was set to leave the club and his departure has since been announced by Sky Sports.

The club have reportedly lined up 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli as his replacement.

Ornstein wrote: “EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement @TheAthleticFC”