Newcastle's chief executive David Hopkinson refused to guarantee head coach Eddie Howe will stay beyond the season, amid mounting pressure following a disappointing campaign. Speaking after the club's financial results, Hopkinson stated: 'Eddie's our manager. We'll talk about the future when it's time.' He emphasized the club is not actively seeking a replacement, focusing instead on the remaining seven Premier League matches.

This comes after Newcastle's European exit and derby defeat, sparking fan discontent. The financial figures reveal a £34.7m profit after tax, driven by record commercial revenue, but the club has effectively sold St James' Park to its parent company for £172.1m, leasing it back to avoid stadium development costs. Hopkinson acknowledged the controversial £130m sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool last summer, stating players leaving must do so 'on our terms'.