According to Prominent Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano Chelsea have reportedly made an unexpected approach for a current Premier League manager, who would receive a substantial salary increase should he accept the position.

Chelsea have reportedly made a surprising approach to gauge the interest of Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe as a potential replacement for the recently dismissed Enzo Maresca.

While Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior had been considered a frontrunner, sources indicate Chelsea have also made discreet contact with Howe’s representatives.

Howe is highly regarded at Stamford Bridge for his steady leadership and achievements at Newcastle, which include ending the club’s long domestic trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and securing Champions League qualification. His profile aligns with what Chelsea’s board is seeking in their next appointment.

A move to Chelsea would likely come with a considerable salary increase and greater financial backing in the transfer market. However, it remains uncertain whether Howe would be willing to leave Newcastle midway through the season, given his deep connection to the project and the strong support he retains from the club’s hierarchy and fans.

Howe himself recently acknowledged the long-term nature of Newcastle’s infrastructure projects, suggesting he may not be in charge to see them completed. Despite this, his commitment to the club’s future and his existing contract make a mid-season departure appear unlikely, though Chelsea’s interest underscores his standing within the game.