Newcastle target Stiller as Bruno interest grows
Newcastle hold talks for Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller, a deep-lying playmaker with a €36.5m clause, as they seek midfield reinforcements after Tonali’s exit and possible Bruno Guimaraes sale.
Live blog trails major moves, including Newcastle’s interest in Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi amid their midfield rebuild. Updates expected as the window progresses.
Bruno Guimaraes aims to lead Brazil past Norway tonight, while Dan Burn’s England face Mexico at altitude. Several Newcastle players have exited the World Cup, with a potential Brazil v England quarter-final.
Fans asked to predict Newcastle’s 2026/27 finish. Howe’s side have no Europe and open vs Liverpool on 23 August, with a busy pre-season and transfer window set to shape expectations.
Ipswich enquire about Newcastle keeper Nick Pope, with a £10-12m price mooted. Newcastle plan a defensive overhaul and target Man City’s James Trafford as a long-term No 1.
Marco Gabbiadini says selling Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for £100m could be positive for Newcastle’s squad cost ratio, with impact depending on who Howe signs to replace him this window.
Newcastle have at least seven spots open in the 2026/27 25-man squad after exits including Tonali and others. Lewis Hall now counts as senior. Under-21s like Miley and Jaouen do not use senior slots.
Arsenal revive interest in Bruno Guimaraes, with a £55m bid rejected by Newcastle. Howe faces a fresh worry over the midfielder’s future.
Newcastle target Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi after his World Cup breakout for Switzerland. Valued at £42m, the 20-year-old scored 3 goals and played mostly midfield for Freiburg. No bid yet.
Newcastle move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, but Arsenal and Barcelona lead the race. Leverkusen want near €100m and lack of Europe may hinder Howe’s bid.
Newcastle discuss Felix Nmecha with Dortmund as a Tonali replacement. BVB value the Germany midfielder at €120m, making a deal unlikely. Club also brace for Bruno Guimaraes interest.
Newcastle are tracking Wolves’ 18-year-old Mateus Mane after his breakout 2025/26. The relegated club want to keep him, but interest from Newcastle, Dortmund and Frankfurt could test that. No bids yet.
Newcastle and Man Utd are keen on Chelsea’s Andrey Santos, who started 13 league games last season. Chelsea could accept around £50m, with Newcastle seeking a box-to-box option as Tonali departs.
