Newcastle’s summer is a transfer storm. Manager Eddie Howe has committed to a model that prioritises youth and value, targeting players aged 18‑24 with budgets between £20m and £40m. The club already sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, and it is steely about keeping its highest earner, Bruno Guimaraes, despite whispers that Arsenal might court him.

Guimaraes, 28, has said he will consider Arsenal only if the offer exceeds £80m. He remains at St James’ Park until a concrete bid arrives. Meanwhile, the club’s eyes are on Johan Manzambi, who has a verbal agreement to join from Freiburg for £49m. The deal hangs in balance while the Swiss midfielder contends in the World Cup, where he has already recorded 5 goal involvements.

Newcastle is also eyeing a new goalkeeper and a left‑back, with potential departures of Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, and Joe Willock looming. The club’s new policy mirrors Borussia Dortmund’s model: buy young talent cheaply and nurture it for future profit. If the club secures Manzambi and retains Guimaraes, it will have a balanced squad ready to contest the Premier League, but losing Pope or Murphy would force urgent reinforcements.