Former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is in talks with Newcastle United.

Howe left his post at the Cherries before the start of last season after they were relegated from the Premier League.

But talks over a return to top flight management are heating up, with Newcastle interested in appointing Howe as manager.

Sky Sports reporter Pete Graves reports Howe is the 'preferred candidate for some members of consortium'.

The Englishman has turned down opportunities to return to management as he's been 'waiting for right opportunity', and newly mega rich Newcastle with a 'hugely impressive' vision for the club could be it.