Newcastle target major midfield reinforcements
Newcastle have awarded scholarships to eight teenagers for 2026/27: Chukwudi Afumuzor, Theo Benjamin, Roman Dowell, Jayden Kouossu, George Mair, Leon Mukumbira, Alfie Seldon and Lesecond Yeutembip.
Cologne’s Said El Mala twice rejected Newcastle, with his camp ruling out a move to England this summer unless a ‘very top tier’ club bids. Newcastle then pivoted to sign Bazoumana Touré for around €50m.
Newcastle have rejected a £55m bid from Arsenal for Bruno Guimarães and are preparing a new contract. The club value him at around £100m and are determined to avoid further key exits after the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Dan Burn made his World Cup debut for England at 34 years and 58 days, helping 10‑man England protect a 3-2 lead with six clearances and two blocks. He ranks fourth-oldest England World Cup debutant, according to the FA’s list.
Newcastle are set to open talks with Freiburg for 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, valued at around €50-60m. A classic box-to-box midfielder with physical and technical strengths, he poses a goal threat but can be over‑eager defensively. Considered a strong Premier League fit.
Newcastle will host the VisitMalta Weekender at St James’ Park, facing Bayer Leverkusen on 15 August and Strasbourg on 16 August, with Newcastle United Women playing Inter Women earlier on the Sunday. Strasbourg are controlled by Chelsea’s owners.
Newcastle are making progress in the summer market and are advancing several key deals, with interest in adding another midfielder even after moving close to signing Sean Steur.
Newcastle have tabled a €12m offer for Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas as they seek a successor to Nick Pope. Gladbach are holding out for around €15m, with talks ongoing. Newcastle view the 28-year-old as a prospective new number one after signing youngster Ewen Jaouen.
Newcastle and Aston Villa have held talks over Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa, with both clubs regarded as the most advanced in the race. The Algeria international is reported to prefer the Premier League over Saudi options, and the price is understood to be around £30m.
Manchester United and Newcastle have surged into the race for a £103m-rated midfielder as Borussia Dortmund look to raise funds, with a replacement already being lined up.
