Newcastle reject Arsenal bid for Bruno Guimarães
Steve Bruce called Eddie Howe ‘magnificent’, said Newcastle fans will be disappointed by his exit and warned selling top players like Bruno Guimarães damages ambition.
Despite reports linking Fikayo Tomori, Newcastle are not pursuing the Milan defender, with their transfer focus instead on a full-back and a goalkeeper.
Newcastle are reported to be long-term admirers of Benfica midfielder Richard Ríos, but no formal approach has been made for the €27m Colombia international.
Newcastle remain interested in Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini and have made fresh enquiries, but no offer has been lodged as the Italian club resist a sale.
Newcastle are again in the frame for Chelsea striker Liam Delap after Danny Welbeck's arrival increased competition, with regular first-team football a key factor.
After Eddie Howe's exit, Newcastle's next phase under Matthias Jaissle is framed as a Dortmund-style model - smart recruitment, player trading and slower growth, not Manchester City.
Newcastle have told Manchester United Lewis Hall is not for sale. Hall is said to be open to the move, but the club view him as central to Matthias Jaissle's plans.
Reports in Brazil and France say Newcastle have agreed a €90m Bruno Guimaraes sale to Arsenal and are making progress on Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a replacement.
Kevin Keegan’s family thanked supporters, confirmed a private funeral in coming weeks and said Newcastle will host a memorial service later. Donations are invited to two charities.
Howe's Newcastle legacy is defined by the final whistle in the 2025 Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool, ending decades of hurt and delivering the club's long-awaited trophy.
Romano said Newcastle and Arsenal have been in direct talks for Bruno Guimarães for some time, with a deal ‘very close’, though no agreement or medical had yet been finalised.
Newcastle’s goalkeeping reshuffle is assessed, with Lukas Hornicek tipped to replace Nick Pope as No 1 ahead of Ewen Jaouen after his arrival from Braga.
Newcastle rejected Arsenal’s opening bid, worth about £70m, for captain Bruno Guimarães. The midfielder joined the La Manga camp as Matthias Jaissle assessed his mindset.
The podcast discusses football’s main talking points, including Fifa’s climbdown, Vinicius Junior to Arsenal and Newcastle’s new era.
Newcastle’s troubled summer is examined, with sales, Eddie Howe’s exit and Bruno Guimarães wanting Arsenal raising fears that Matthias Jaissle inherits a weakened squad.
ESPN Brazil’s Bruno Andrade claimed Bruno Guimarães’ move to Arsenal is ‘done’, with Newcastle delaying any announcement until they line up a replacement.
