Former Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho is set to become the manager of surprising Premier League club

If Eddie Howe quits, Newcastle is considering hiring a 60-year-old manager.

Newcastle United may turn to Roma boss Jose Mourinho if current manager Eddie Howe is called up to the England national side in the near future.

According to Italian media, Mourinho is being considered by Newcastle, while Howe remains a major contender to succeed Gareth Southgate.

Mourinho has a strong track record in the Premier League, having won the league three times in two periods with Chelsea.

However, he has struggled in recent times as manager of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.