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Paul Merson reckons he's cracked the BlueCo code and names new Chelsea manager target
Chelsea are in no rush to appoint a new permanent successor for Liam Rosenior, with Calum McFarlane in charge on a temporary basis.
CommentsChelseaJake Stokes Senior Sports Journalist17:05, 27 Apr 2026
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With only four games left to play in the season, Newcastle languish in the bottom half of the Premier League. Although they may fancy their chances of scaling the table, with two of their remaining games coming against opposition also vying for European football, they're just as many points off the bottom three as they are from Brighton in sixth place.
Despite some disappointing results in Tyneside this term, Merson believes the Blues would appoint Howe at the drop of a hat. Speaking on Sky Sports, as quoted by the Metro, the Arsenal legend said: "I’m a big fan of Eddie Howe.
"If Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle, they’ll be queueing up around the corner for him. So that tells you everything. Be careful Newcastle. Chelsea would take him tomorrow morning, you’d like to think so wouldn’t you?
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"In my opinion, they’d take him all day long. We’re talking about a next England manager, 100 per cent. As I say, everybody would be queueing up to take Eddie Howe, he’s a top manager.
"He’s just had injuries and with the [Alexander] Isak thing at the end of the season. I think Eddie has done enough to decide whatever he wants at the club. I think there’s a genuine love for him up there."
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Discussing the Englishman's future at St James’ Park, Jamie Redknapp added: "I think Eddie has done enough to decide whatever he wants at the club. I think the fans will be disappointed with the season, understandably.
"I think they’re 14th in the league. They’ll have expected a lot more when you look at what they’ve done previously. He deserves the opportunity and the luxury of deciding what happens.
"There might come to a point at the end of the season Eddie thinks, 'I’ve maybe taken this group as far as I can.' There’s obviously something not right there, and the performances haven’t been acceptable."
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Last month, following Newcastle's defeat to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby, David Hopkinson cast doubt over Howe's future when he refused to comment on the speculation. The Magpies CEO said: "I don't have a stance on his future.
"Eddie's our manager. I expect to have a great run to the end of the season here and we'll talk about the future when it's time. Right now, we're focused on this season's competition."
Nevertheless, football.london understands that Chelsea have identified Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Xabi Alonso as potential options to replace Liam Rosenior in the dugout at Stamford Bridge. The Blues made initial contact with the Bournemouth boss' entourage to enquire about his plans in the summer, when his contract at the Vitality Stadium expires.
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