Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle to replace Eddie Howe on their bench. Newcastle United are closing in on the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, with the highly-rated German tactician now in advanced talks to replace Eddie Howe. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Jaissle has emerged as Newcastle’s leading candidate, with negotiations progressing well between the two parties. Jaissle looks set to replace Eddie HoweThe Magpies are now keen on bringing in someone who can help them take the next step, and they believe Jaissle is the right guy. With Newcastle eager to avoid uncertainty ahead of the new campaign, the club are pushing to finalise the appointment in the coming days.