Fabrizio Romano: Newcastle ‘working on’ deal to sign Guimaraes replacement with ‘incredible’ star lined up…

Fabrizio Romano: Newcastle is ‘working on’ securing a deal for a replacement for Guimaraes, with an ‘incredible’ star in sight.

Romano: Newcastle May Acquire ‘Incredible’ Bruno Guimaraes Successor

Newcastle United is currently ‘working on’ a deal to find a replacement for Bruno Guimaraes, who is set to join Arsenal, with Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall being a potential target, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

Guimaraes is nearing the completion of his transfer to the Premier League champions after Newcastle agreed to a fee of approximately £75m, and the Brazil international has received clearance to undergo a medical examination.

The 28-year-old marks the second significant departure from the Magpies’ midfield this summer, following Sandro Tonali’s transfer to Tottenham. New manager Matthias Jaissle is expected to seek new players to enhance the club’s midfield ahead of the upcoming season, which begins in just two weeks.

The Tyneside club has already brought in Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba to strengthen the central midfield, but they are anticipated to pursue another signing to reinforce a position that has faced considerable depletion in recent weeks.

Newcastle has been linked with several other midfielders, including:

– Angelo Stiller

– Felix Nmecha

– Victor Froholdt

However, none of these players possess any Premier League experience, similar to Steur and Bamba.

Former manager Eddie Howe had pinpointed Bergvall, who does have experience in the English top flight, as a target, and Romano has now provided an update on this matter.

Romano: Lucas Bergvall Could Be an Option for Newcastle

Bergvall is attracting interest from various Premier League clubs this summer, having expressed his willingness to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, especially after the arrivals of Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in midfield.

Newcastle is among the clubs interested in the Sweden international, who has been described as ‘incredible’ by Ange Postecoglou, dating back to Howe’s tenure, and they are now set to determine whether he remains a viable target for a formal approach under the new management of Jaissle.

Taking on such significant responsibility, not just through his playing but also by directly influencing the team, has been remarkable – Ange Postecoglou.

Romano provided the latest update regarding Newcastle’s quest for a replacement for Guimaraes during GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast on Thursday.

He stated: “Currently, discussions are ongoing with coach Matthias Jaissle. One player they are considering is Lucas Bergvall, as he may be leaving Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

Eddie Howe had already approved him as a player. We will see how things progress with the new coach, Matthias Jaissle. In the next two to three days, they will hold more meetings to determine the type of player they wish to add to their squad.

“Bergvall could be one option, but not the only one. I am confident that Newcastle will make a move in that area since they have lost Bruno and require a top midfielder, so they are definitely working on it.”

Newcastle Also Exploring Attacking Options

Newcastle’s pursuit of new players is not limited to central midfield, as they are also exploring options for attacking players.

The Magpies netted 53 goals in the Premier League last season and understand that to climb the table again, they will likely need to increase that tally.

The club has signed Bazoumana Toure to take over from the departing Anthony Gordon, but additional new signings may be necessary, and they are reportedly interested in Stuttgart’s attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.

The Morocco international has experience in the Premier League from his previous time at Leicester City, although other English clubs are also showing interest.