Newcastle talks minority sale as Bruno honoured
Clinton Morrison includes Trippier, Thiaw and William Osula in his team of the weekend after Newcastle beat West Ham 3-1, with Osula scoring twice and Woltemade netting the opener at St James’ Park.
Reuters say PIF are in talks to sell a minority stake to help fund stadium plans, with new shares possible. CEO David Hopkinson says a new ground could top £1bn, while training complex plans near Woolsington loom.
Bruno Guimaraes is in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, joining fellow Newcastle players Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa in heading to the finals. Joelinton misses out.
Report claims Newcastle are prepared to sell Jacob Murphy. Coventry urged to move for the winger, seen as an upgrade on Tatsuhiro Sakamoto after Murphy’s 8 goals and 12 assists last season.
Newcastle track PSG striker Goncalo Ramos, but PSG want a sizeable fee and he is tied to 2028. Eddie Howe targets a forward after Woltemade and Wissa struggle to score.
Bruno Guimaraes named 2025/26 Newcastle player of the season. Club captain leads midfield with 9 league goals and 8 assists despite 15 games out, joining recent winners Burn, Gordon, Trippier and Joelinton.
