Newcastle agree deal in principle with Eddie Howe to become new Magpies manager

Newcastle are closing in on Eddie Howe (Mike Egerton/PA)

Newcastle have reached an agreement in principle with Eddie Howe as they close in on their new manager.

The PA news agency understands the club’s new owners have a deal in place with the 43-year-old to replace Steve Bruce, who left his post as head coach on October 20.