Alan Shearer says what Eddie Howe must do to turn Newcastle tenure around after damning campaign
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Credit: Imago Mon 25 May 2026 11:15, UK Alan Shearer has called on Eddie Howe to go all out in the transfer market this summer as Newcastle United look to recover from a torrid season.The Magpies were beaten 2-0 by Fulham on the final day, in a result that encapsulated what has been a season full of dismal performances. The Newcastle manager will know, though, that the tether is extremely short ahead of next season, and an improvement in results will be expected immediately. 👔 Newcastle Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the St James’ Park dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key PIF boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Alan Shearer demands summer exodus at NewcastleFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that Howe’s position as Newcastle manager is safe for now, despite the increasing pressure on his position. However, accountability for such a significant fall-away must land somewhere, and as the manager, Howe must expect it.The 48-year-old can count himself lucky to even still have his job, and next season now represents a chance to use that opportunity.
United. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/KgS6DHbmlk— Newcastle United (@NUFC) May 24, 2026 View Tweet “I think that’s clear now for everyone to see that Eddie [Howe] needs to refresh, he needs to ship six or seven out and get six or seven in,” Shearer told BBC Match of the Day on Sunday.Newcastle’s squad situation assessedNewcastle are already expecting several players to leave this summer. Tripps will receive his presentation and address the crowd approximately 15 minutes before kick-off, and Krafu will join us on the pitch for the same shortly after the half-time whistle.… pic.twitter.com/KGLvechHFv— Newcastle United (@NUFC) May 17, 2026 View Tweet It is players such as Nick Pope, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy that it feels as if Shearer may be referring to, however.