Newcastle add Touré, push for Manzambi and move to keep Guimarães
Fan poll predicts Newcastle to finish mainly between 5th and 9th in 2026/27, averaging around 7th-8th. Views split after Tonali’s exit and Bazoumana Toure’s arrival, with no Europe to distract Eddie Howe’s side.
Newcastle sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for £92.5m, rising to £100m. The midfielder thanks Eddie Howe and fans. Sale is NUFC’s second biggest after Alexander Isak, with focus now on keeping Bruno Guimarães.
Dan Burn shines for England at the Azteca, coming on with 10 men to defend a 3-2 lead vs Mexico. He wins every aerial duel, makes six clearances and two blocks, drawing praise and savouring a ‘surreal’ night.
Newcastle reportedly reject Arsenal’s £55m approach for Bruno Guimarães and plan ‘crunch talks’ over an improved contract, with Eddie Howe determined to keep the Brazil midfielder.
Newcastle sign 20-year-old Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee. World Cup participant arrives after 5 goals and 9 assists last season. Eddie Howe hails his ‘high ceiling’.
Newcastle join Arsenal in the race for Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane, who posted 7 goals and 9 assists last season, as Eddie Howe seeks attacking reinforcements.
Newcastle monitor Union SG winger Anan Khalaili as they seek an Anthony Gordon replacement. No release clause and deal runs to 2028. Alternatives watched include Victor Munoz, Said El Mala and Bazoumana Toure.
Newcastle hold initial talks for Freiburg’s 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi and are ‘front of the queue’. A formal bid is planned, with Man Utd also interested.
