Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect.
The 48-year-old came under pressure last season after Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League, losing 17 of their 38 games.
His final match in charge was a 4-1 defeat to Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle is expected to be appointed as Howe’s successor.
Howe joined Newcastle in November 2021, a month after the Saudi Public Investment Fund completed its takeover of the club.
Well-placed sources said there was an element of surprise for Howe over the club’s transfer business this summer, though he understood the need to sell players.
Earlier this year, Howe had indicated he would remain at St James’ Park despite the likelihood of sales. However, his stance changed over the summer.
In March, Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson said the club were “not having those conversations” about a change of manager “at the moment”.
Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle with immediate effect
