Eddie Howe took Newcastle from the bottom three to the top four (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool legend John Barnes has fired a warning to Newcastle manager Eddie Howe after he was linked to the Manchester United job.

The Red Devils are seeking a new permanent head coach after officially announcing the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday.

A number of different names have been linked to the role, including Howe, who is currently a 25/1 shot according to bookmakers Sky Bet.

Barnes has told Howe to think twice about swapping Newcastle for Manchester, though, after being told by Lucky Block that United were ‘keeping tabs’ on the Magpies boss.

‘Manchester United are a bigger club than Newcastle, but if he went there, would things work out better than they have for him at Newcastle"’ Barnes said.
‘At least the Newcastle players will play for him, and I?m not sure you could say with any confidence that that would be the case at Old Trafford.

‘Will he turn down Man United if they come calling" I think that Eddie would be jumping straight out of the frying pan and into the fire with that if he were to join them.

Eddie Howe holds legendary status at AFC Bournemouth (Picture: Getty)

Erik ten Hag was sacked by Man Utd on Monday (Picture: Getty)

‘That?s not to say he won’t do it, because the Manchester United job is something that should appeal to all ambitious managers, but there are obviously at lot of issues at the club...