Newcastle plan £42m midfield move as cover for Bruno Guimaraes
Martin Samuel argues PSR and Premier League leadership have hindered Newcastle, citing the Elliot Anderson sale and Manchester City’s spending amid unresolved charges.
An opinion piece urges calm over Newcastle’s window, rejecting claims of mass exits. It argues only Alexander Isak forced a move, while Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Lewis Hall would stay unless the club agree sales.
Former Newcastle full-back Danny Simpson, 39, comes out of retirement to join Jonjo Shelvey’s Arabian Falcons FC as player-coach in the UAE Second Division.
Newcastle confirm Tino Livramento has had minor surgery after returning from World Cup duty injured. The defender is expected back during pre-season.
Newcastle are targeting a £42m centre-midfielder as they look to reshape their midfield this summer.
Sweden are set to face France without Isak Hien. Anthony Elanga could start alongside Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, with Jacob Widell Zetterstrom likely in goal.
Odysseas Vlachodimos expects to seal a Sevilla return on loan, with Newcastle softening their stance. Sevilla are set to cover a significant part of his wages and hold a purchase option.
Yoane Wissa, after a brace against Uzbekistan, says he is looking forward to DR Congo’s first World Cup knockout, a round-of-32 tie against England in Atlanta.
Former Newcastle winger Miguel Almiron helps Paraguay eliminate Germany on penalties. Nick Woltemade misses in the shootout after a late cameo, with Malick Thiaw also featuring.
