Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has cautioned Eddie Howe that any future managerial position must represent progression rather than stagnation following his departure from Newcastle United earlier this summer.
While Howe is expected to rest after quitting St James’ Park, speculation has emerged linking him with replacing David Moyes at Everton should the Toffees manager fail to make a strong start to the campaign at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Moyes had expressed his ambition to guide Everton back into European competition next season before enduring a seven-match winless streak.
This results downturn placed significant pressure on the Everton manager, with his side wasting a prime opportunity to secure a return to continental football.
During a talkSPORT discussion with Jim White about a potential move to Goodison Park for Howe, Jordan issued a pointed caution to the former Newcastle boss.
Jordan expressed that any move for Howe away from Newcastle would need to represent genuine advancement rather than lateral movement, questioning what purpose such a transfer would serve. Jordan suggested he doubts Howe actually requires another position immediately, noting that managers of his calibre have accumulated substantial wealth. Jordan questioned what genuine progression Howe would achieve by moving from Newcastle to Everton beyond simply securing employment. While acknowledging this remained speculation, Jordan noted Everton would place Howe in a comparable situation to the one he departed. Jordan pointed out the financial backing Newcastle enjoys from their Saudi ownership, suggesting they would invest heavily if regulations permitted. Jordan observed Everton face identical financial constraints. Jordan questioned how Everton could expand their annual turnover to the hundreds of millions required, noting it would necessitate purchasing superior talent to generate greater on-field achievements. Jordan explained this becomes impossible when operating under Financial Fair Play or the current Profit and Sustainability Rules. Jordan stressed these clubs occupy a severely restricted position, asserting no new Manchester City or Chelsea equivalents will emerge. Jordan acknowledged Aston Villa might manage a glimpse of such success but cannot truly advance because they cannot afford marquee signations like a £125million Alexander Isak. Jordan concluded the established clubs can cherry-pick the best talent from these smaller clubs, but the reverse cannot occur.