Newcastle face Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock uncertainty

If Bruno Guimaraes leaves for Arsenal, Dan Burn is being backed as Newcastle’s next captain, with his local roots, leadership and England role cited.
Newcastle are set to lose head of recruitment Steve Nickson to Wrexham, where he will become sporting director after 15 years at St James' Park.
BBC Sport assesses Newcastle's 2030 ambition, noting the 2025 EFL Cup and Champions League qualification, but says PSR and squad-cost rules slow progress.
A Saudi report claims Newcastle have offered Joelinton to clubs there, but interest is mixed and the suggestion is treated with caution.
Newcastle are in talks for Brighton's Carl Rushworth and still discussing James Trafford, as Eddie Howe targets a new No 1 for 2026-27.
Joe Willock’s agent has held talks in Istanbul with Beşiktaş. The Newcastle midfielder is open to the move, but discussions appear exploratory for now.
Arsenal are set to step up their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes, with Newcastle expecting a bid for their captain.
Newcastle are being urged to sign a £25m midfielder who could replace Joelinton.
Newcastle are eyeing Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller as a Sandro Tonali replacement, with Danilo, Hugo Larsson and Kevin Danois also under consideration.