Newcastle move to keep Guimaraes, weigh midfield and goalkeeper deals
Column argues claims of NUFC ‘blowing half a billion’ are misleading, citing PSR catch-up spend, limited resale value from the Ashley era and mixed recent recruitment needing course correction.
Newcastle consider selling Yoane Wissa after 1 goal in 19 league games and target Monaco’s Folarin Balogun, valued around £50m, amid interest from Aston Villa.
Newcastle like Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha but will not meet a €100m valuation, with no active release clause and a contract to 2030. Howe has long admired the 25-year-old but NUFC step back for now.
Man City’s James Trafford could move this summer, with a frontrunner emerging between Newcastle and Aston Villa in the race for the goalkeeper.
Tottenham push to sign Sandro Tonali on a six-year deal worth €12m, with a fee near €100m. Spurs hope for a breakthrough next week as they try to prise the Newcastle midfielder away.
Newcastle reject Arsenal’s £55m approach for Bruno Guimaraes and plan a new deal worth around £200k-a-week to 2030 to keep the midfielder at St James’ Park amid further interest.
Opinion piece urges Newcastle to spend £43m on a winger to replace Anthony Gordon after his sale to Barcelona, with NUFC entering the window holding £69m.
Porto boss Francesco Farioli urges the club to keep winger William Gomes despite interest from Newcastle and others, with any sale only near his €80m clause and Pepê a possible alternative exit.
Newcastle eye Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi, valued at about €48m, after his standout World Cup for Switzerland and strong 2025/26 season. Club weighing a move for the 20-year-old midfielder.
Ipswich Town make contact over signing Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, with their chances of a deal outlined.
Chris Waugh reports Newcastle admire AZ’s Kees Smit but do not expect to sign him. Smit was eyed as a Tonali replacement, with NUFC wary of selling before buying to avoid a weaker position.
Newcastle consider AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun to bolster attack. Arsenal hold a 17.5% sell-on clause from his sale, so a deal would benefit them if NUFC meet Monaco’s valuation.
