Ex-PL club chief: 'Serious talks' to take place at Newcastle as scrutiny grows on Eddie Howe

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Wed 29 April 2026 19:00, UK Newcastle United’s slump in form under Eddie Howe will be a point of key discussion at the club’s annual meeting.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as Howe will meet chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and minority owner Jamie Reuben in person this week.Howe was hired as Newcastle manager under the Saudi’s ownership in 2021, and has delivered Champions League football and a major trophy to Tyneside.However, there have been increasing frustration amongst the fanbase towards Howe, with the Magpies sitting just eight points above the relegation zone, and having lost five consecutive matches in all competitions.A decision on Howe’s future at Newcastle could be taken at the end of the season, ahead of what will be an important transfer window for the club. 👔 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 Newcastle ownership set for ‘crucial meeting’ with Eddie HoweEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Newcastle’s plans this summer will be discussed at the meeting.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness states that there are “big issues” that need to be resolved.Games54Games Won23Games Drawn9Games Lost22Newcastle’s record in all competitions this season.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “They’ve been very keen to try and play this down and say that it’s not a crucial meeting where people will get sacked and all the rest of it.

So I think the whole downturn in form will be a big question mark that’s going to be discussed. “That’s the reality of it.

So there’s going to have to be real serious talks about that. So all that will be discussed.”Newcastle valuation can increase under PIFWyness also told Football Insider that PIF have no desire to sell Newcastle, as the club’s valuation could reach £1billion.That is if the ownership decides to build a new stadium to replace St James’ Park, but no decision has yet been made on whether that will happen.Newcastle’s current ground currently holds over 52,000 fans, and there is a desire to increase that figure to grow revenue.The Magpies posted record revenue in their latest financial figures, at £335million, though that remains considerably less than the top Premier League clubs.