Newcastle eye Rushworth, weigh Bruno offer
Newcastle are among the clubs linked with Fikayo Tomori as Milan plan sales after missing the Champions League. The 28-year-old rejected Al-Hilal and Spurs, and a €15m-€20m fee has been suggested. He could be a squad option under Ruben Amorim.
With Kieran Trippier gone and Tino Livramento sidelined by a calf injury, Newcastle prioritise at least one full-back, exploring right-backs, left-backs and versatile options across free and European markets.
Despite exits for Trippier, Gordon, Tonali and others, the piece argues Newcastle have opportunities for Lewis Miley, Elliott Anderson and Yoane Wissa, plus new signings, under Eddie Howe’s development.
Nick Woltemade is training at former club Werder Bremen during his holiday to put in extra shifts. After a mixed first season at Newcastle following a €75m move, he aims to return sharper for Eddie Howe.
Newcastle are in talks with Brighton for Carl Rushworth as a cheaper alternative to James Trafford. Rushworth has 12 months left, excelled at Coventry, and would compete for the no 1 amid Nick Pope uncertainty.
Arsenal bid £65m for Bruno Guimaraes, with Newcastle holding out for £100m. Agents have offered Botafogo’s Danilo Santos, valued at €35m-€40m, as a potential replacement if the captain departs.
On Wednesday evening, England lost to Argentina, but former Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon can hold his head high.
