Newcastle target Brazilian midfielder amid Guimaraes replacement plan
Newcastle United Women have signed Scotland full-back Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old, capped 35 times, aims to help Tanya Oxtoby’s WSL 2 side push for promotion.
After Johan Manzambi chose Aston Villa, a list of failed Newcastle targets grows, with earlier hijacks such as Victor Munoz also cited. Newcastle have moved towards younger signings including Sean Steur and Bazoumana Toure.
Newcastle are considering a £35m midfield signing as a potential way to replace Bruno Guimaraes this summer.
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A preview tips a likely Newcastle XI to face Liverpool on 23 August, listing Pope, Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Ramsey, Joelinton, Elanga, Barnes and Osula, with alternative options including Woltemade, Miley, Schar, Burn, Wissa and Murphy.
Academy midfielder Joe White, 23, has left Newcastle permanently for Crewe Alexandra. He scored three in 20 on loan there in the first half of 2023/24 and later made his Newcastle debut in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth that season.
Newcastle have held discussions over signing a Brazilian target as they regroup after a major summer setback.
