Jose Mourinho could replace Eddie Howe as the manager of Newcastle United.

That is the view of former Liverpool and Aston Villa attacker Stan Collymore, who believes ‘it is just a matter of time’ before the former Chelsea boss returns to the Premier League.

Out of work since being dismissed from his managerial position with Roma at the start of the year, Mourinho, 61, is available to take up a new role.

Eddie Howe facing uncertain Newcastle future

And with speculation mounting over the future of Newcastle’s Eddie Howe, Collymore reckons Toon fans could soon see ‘The Special One’ in England’s northeast.

“I am not surprised to see his [Howe’s] future under threat,” he said in an exclusive interview.

“He’s done well up to this point, but as I have always said, as soon as things start to slide the club will be looking for replacements. The Saudi-back regime are there to win, they don’t care how loyal supporters are to a manager because they’ll know if they can get someone else in to take the side to the next level, it won’t be long before the fans forget all about the previous man in charge.

“I tipped Julian Naglesmann to replace Howe at some point nearly a year ago, and although the German could still take the St. James’ Park hot seat, it’s less likely he will do so now he’s Germany’s national team manager.

Consequently, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jose Mourinho emerge as the frontrunner to succeed Howe. I am fully expecting ‘The Special One’ to start appearing on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football and talk up the possibility of returning to the Premier League. He’ll know how big Newcastle are as a club and he’ll know he’ll be back to the hilt so it’s an opportunity he would jump at.”

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