Newcastle agree Bruno Guimaraes sale, Hall stays
Newcastle are delaying a move for Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall until mid-August, with UEFA’s 45-day player-exchange rules after Sandro Tonali’s sale shaping the timing.
Newcastle have contacted Victor Froholdt's camp, but Porto will reject any bid below his €85m release clause as they brace for Bruno Guimaraes' expected exit.
Newcastle are seriously interested in Stuttgart midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, but face competition from Tottenham and Crystal Palace. Stuttgart want around €40m-€50m.
A critical opinion piece argues Newcastle’s summer upheaval has lowered ambitions, warning that replacing key exits with raw talent risks a long season on Tyneside.
Newcastle have labelled Lewis Hall 'untouchable' and not for sale despite Manchester United interest, with the 21-year-old seen as central to Matthias Jaissle's plans.
Newcastle are set to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for a guaranteed £75m up front after he pushed for the move and rejected contract talks.
Newcastle pulled back from James Trafford talks after baulking at reported £130,000-a-week demands, with Leeds now expected to complete the goalkeeper's signing.
Newcastle have signed Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m as a new No 1, with Nick Pope expected to leave after errors and declining form last season.
Matthias Jaissle has requested Real Sociedad midfielder Luka Sucic, with Newcastle seeking midfield cover as Bruno Guimaraes is widely expected to join Arsenal.
Newcastle are ready to let Nick Woltemade leave, but suitors may push for a loan despite the club preferring a permanent deal. The report adds Lewis Hall is wanted by Manchester United.
Benfica are waiting on João Palhinha, but fear Newcastle or Aston Villa could outmuscle them. Bayern want a permanent deal and are banking on Premier League interest.
Newcastle are weighing up two right-backs, Strasbourg’s Guela Doue and Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong, as concerns over Tino Livramento’s fitness sharpen the need for cover.
Arsenal are close to signing Bruno Guimaraes for €90m-€100m, with Newcastle reportedly preparing a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a replacement.
