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Everton favourite names Eddie Howe as ‘great’ candidate to replace Moyes – but fears Man United competition

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Former Everton midfielder Barry Horne has named Eddie Howe as a potential replacement for David Moyes, citing similarities between the two managers. Moyes' contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and talks about a new deal have stalled due to uncertainty over the club's ownership. The Friedkin Group is exploring a potential sale of Everton.

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Former Everton midfielder Barry Horne has named Eddie Howe as a potential replacement for David Moyes, citing similarities between the two managers. Moyes' contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and talks about a new deal have stalled due to uncertainty over the club's ownership. The Friedkin Group is exploring a potential sale of Everton.

Eddie Howe has been linked to the Everton job and has previously expressed his childhood support for the club. He has been out of work since leaving Newcastle in July and has a strong managerial record, having led the Magpies to Champions League qualification twice and the 2025 EFL Cup.

Horne believes Howe could be an ideal successor to Moyes due to their shared qualities, but warns that Everton may face competition from other clubs, including Manchester United, for his signature. Horne thinks Howe would be a great fit, but is uncertain whether he would choose Everton over other options.

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Former Everton midfielder Barry Horne has named Eddie Howe as a leading candidate to replace David Moyes as manager. Moyes’ future at Everton is uncertain as the Scot approaches the end of his contract at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the club’s ownership uncertainty having put contract talks on hold. Everton’s owners, The Friedkin Group, are exploring a potential sale, with any decision on the club’s managerial position paused. Moyes’ contract expires at the end of the campaign. Eddie Howe has been linked with the role, and has previously discussed his childhood support of Everton. During that time, he twice led the Magpies to Champions League qualification and to the 2025 EFL Cup.

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