EDDIE HOWE is set to be named as Newcastle manager after travelling North East to finalise his contract, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Former Bournemouth and Burnley manager Howe, 43, will replace Steve Bruce at the helm after spending most of his career as a player and boss on the South Coast.
Aston Villa have parted ways with manager Dean Smith after a run of five defeats on the spin.
Meanwhile, Brazilian superstar Neymar reached the landmark of 400 career goals as PSG overcame Bordeaux 3-2 on Saturday night.
The striker now has an impressive 88 goals in 126 appearances for the Ligue 1 giants, as well as 70 international strikes to his name.
Back in the Premier League, Daniel Farke watched Norwich beat Brentford for their first win of the campaign – but the German was axed just hours after the victory.
And Newcastle were watched on by Eddie Howe as they drew 1-1 with Brighton in an exciting late kick-off at the Amex.
We’ve also the very latest from Chelsea who are eyeing a swoop for Attila Szalai in January.
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