Newcastle start new era as Bruno Guimarães nears Arsenal move
Newcastle’s move for Victor Froholdt has cooled, with Porto holding firm on an £73.7m clause and the midfielder unconvinced by the switch as Newcastle weigh more experienced options.
Joelinton told Newcastle he wanted a move to Saudi Arabia soon after last season ended, but no offer has yet materialised for the midfielder with two years left on his deal.
Bruno Guimarães’ move to Arsenal is close, with medical and paperwork still due. Newcastle are set to receive about £80m, with further bonuses reportedly agreed but not disclosed.
Newcastle have reopened talks over Chelsea striker Liam Delap after he was made available, though Everton lead the race. The Magpies remain in the market for more firepower.
A Newcastle fan says Bruno Guimarães meant his badge-kissing, despite wanting to leave, and expects Newcastle to target a midfield replacement, full-back cover and a centre-back.
Al Ahli confirmed Matthias Jaissle’s exit in a terse statement after his move to Newcastle, while naming Marino Pusić as replacement without mentioning the departing head coach.
Newcastle have confirmed their 2026/27 third kit will be launched at 9am on Thursday 13 August, the day after the pre-season friendly against Everton at Murrayfield.
Newcastle have made initial contact for Felix Nmecha and are preparing an offer after Bruno Guimarães’ exit, but Dortmund want €100m-€120m and the midfielder is not pushing to leave.
Ross Wilson has denied reports Newcastle have agreed a deal for Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa, saying claims of advanced talks do not reflect the club’s transfer process.
Lewis Hall is not expected to leave Newcastle this summer, with the club reportedly keen to keep him and possibly offer a new deal after major departures and Howe’s exit.
Matthias Jaissle said Bruno Guimarães’ move was ‘already made’ before he arrived, calling the exit ‘tough’ but urging Newcastle to move forward amid possible further squad changes.
David Hopkinson called Howe’s exit and Matthias Jaissle’s arrival ‘Newcastle 2.0’, saying Newcastle are pivoting from ‘living beyond our means’ to a young side built to last.
Newcastle enter the 2026/27 Carabao Cup in round two, with the draw set for Monday at about 7:20pm BST and ties due in the week beginning 24 August.
Matthias Jaissle’s arrival brings pressing, fluid tactics and FPL uncertainty at Newcastle, with Lewis Hall, Malick Thiaw, Harvey Barnes and Will Osula among early options to watch.
