Newcastle await Bruno decision, fans to vote on crest
Newcastle’s 4-1 loss at Bristol City exposed defensive instability and flat attacking play, while Fabian Schar’s injury was another concern. Anthony Elanga and Sean Steur were highlighted as positives in pre-season.
After leaving Newcastle, Eddie Howe is tipped for a break before a possible return. England and Manchester United are presented as leading options, with Saudi Arabia and Tottenham also mentioned.
With Matthias Jaissle replacing Howe, the piece predicts Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Hall could leave Newcastle, while Nick Woltemade, Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento and Malick Thiaw stay. Livescore
Arsenal are reportedly using intermediaries to assess a deal for Bruno Guimaraes without a formal bid, leaving Newcastle frustrated by speculation and £50m-£70m valuations.
Newcastle said supporters will vote on a modernised crest for 2027-28. The castle, black-and-white shield, seahorses and ribbon will remain, with no generic circular badge.
Eddie Howe could not give ‘assurances’ on Bruno Guimaraes’ future amid Arsenal interest, but stressed Newcastle want to keep their captain and ‘all of our best players’.
Newcastle’s recruitment team are still active in the market despite four signings. Eddie Howe called it ‘another challenging summer’ after losing Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Newcastle lost 4-1 at Bristol City after poor defending, with Harvey Barnes scoring and Sven Botman netting an own goal. Fabian Schar went off injured in another worrying pre-season display.
Newcastle are in advanced talks to appoint Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle as Eddie Howe’s successor. The 38-year-old is keen on the job, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.
A report says Eddie Howe is set to leave after deciding he could not continue amid key sales. It adds that Bruno Guimaraes wanting to join Arsenal was the final straw, while Alan Shearer said he was 'very, very surprised' and had been led to believe it was Howe’s decision to leave.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Newcastle full-back Lewis Hall after Howe’s exit. Hall is said to be open to leaving, though a new manager could yet persuade him to stay.
