Newcastle United have already identified £73.5m Bruno Guimaraes replacement as 'top target' truth revealed
Newcastle United transfers: Newcastle’s interest in a former target has resurfaced as Arsenal close in on a deal for Bruno Guimaraes.
Newcastle United are set to complete the sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal this week as the club looks to sign a replacement for the midfielder.
Guimaraes’ request to leave Newcastle is set to be granted this week with a move to the Premier League champions. The Brazilian joined up with Newcastle’s first-team squad in La Manga, Spain this week but is set to be given permission to leave to undergo a medical with Arsenal.
According to sources in Germany and a report from L’Equipe, Newcastle have identified a potential long-term replacement for Guimaraes.
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Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha has been on Newcastle’s radar since 2023. The 25-year-old was tracked by Newcastle during his Wolfsburg days, and a potential move was explored before Newcastle opted to sign Sandro Tonali instead.
Nmecha ended up joining Dortmund instead and even scored his first goal for the club in the Champions League at St James’ Park months later.
Despite Newcastle taking a different option back then, Nmecha still has admirers at St James’ Park. L’Equipe have reported that the midfielder is United’s ‘top target’ to replace Guimaraes.
But, as previously reported by The Gazette, Newcastle have distanced themselves from a potential move for Nmecha due to the finances involved. The player has a £73.5million release clause at Dortmund, which the Magpies won’t touch. He is also on a significant salary having recently signed a new deal at Dortmund.