Talks already held: Newcastle line up late move to sign £50m star, he’s shades of Bruno G…

Newcastle United fans witnessed Bruno Guimaraes celebrate his first trophy with Arsenal after their Community Shield victory over Manchester City on Sunday.

The Brazilian midfielder played a key role in the 3-0 win, marking his first silverware since winning the League Cup under Eddie Howe.

His £75m transfer to the Premier League champions has been difficult for Newcastle supporters to accept, as he became a beloved figure at St. James’ Park during his four years on Tyneside.

While Newcastle has already brought in Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur to strengthen their midfield, the club should seek additional reinforcement in that area.

Reasons for Newcastle to pursue another midfielder

Bamba and Steur, both young talents at 20 and 18 years old respectively, lack Premier League experience and may struggle to adapt quickly this season.

Although the Magpies have high hopes for their future contributions, it is a significant challenge for them to fill the void left by Sandro Tonali and Guimaraes, who were sold for a total of £175m this summer.

Matthias Jaissle has lost two crucial midfielders, one of whom departed before he took over from Howe, leaving the team lacking in experienced quality in the midfield.

Last season, Guimaraes and Tonali combined for nine goals and created 13 ‘big chances’ in the Premier League, and the Magpies must find a way to replicate that performance in the upcoming season.

Therefore, it is essential for the club to actively seek another midfielder before the transfer deadline next month, ensuring that Bamba and Steur are not overwhelmed in their debut season in England.

How Newcastle can discover their next Bruno Guimaraes

Currently, the board is reportedly considering a player who could join St. James’ Park as a standout talent with the potential to replicate Guimaraes’ success on Tyneside.

As per the Daily Mail, Newcastle United is preparing a potential deal to acquire Tottenham Hotspur central midfielder Lucas Bergvall before the transfer deadline.

The report indicates that the Magpies have already engaged in discussions with Spurs regarding a possible transfer for the Sweden international, having explored this option during negotiations for Tonali earlier this summer.

It further states that the club made additional inquiries following that sale and learned that a fee of approximately £50m would be required to secure the young player, who is also attracting interest from Nottingham Forest. It remains to be seen if they are prepared to meet that asking price.

At just 20 years old, Bergvall is a young talent, similar to Bamba and Steur, who still has much to prove at the senior level. However, he holds an advantage over the two Newcastle signings due to his experience in the Premier League.

The Swedish prodigy has already accumulated 50 Premier League appearances and 78 matches for Tottenham during his two years in England, even clinching the Europa League title in the 2024/25 season.

His per 90 statistics from last season suggest that he has the potential to evolve into a Guimaraes-like player if granted more consistent playing time, as he only started 11 out of his 23 league appearances.

Guimaraes became a key player at Newcastle due to his significant impact on matches across all aspects of play, being tenacious off the ball, dynamic with possession, and inventive in the attacking third.

While Bergvall has yet to shine as a goalscorer, netting just two goals in 78 appearances for Spurs, his statistics indicate that he can excel as a tackler, dribbler, and creative midfielder.

The Sweden international netted one goal and contributed three assists in 11 Premier League starts last season, while he has a total of nine assists in 78 matches for the club.

During his tenure at Djurgårdens IF, Bergvall scored nine goals and made six assists across 47 first-team appearances, indicating that he has the potential to consistently score from midfield.

At just 20 years old, this promising talent possesses all the necessary attributes to become Newcastle’s equivalent of Guimaraes, given his well-rounded midfield skills and two years of Premier League experience.

This is why Jaissle should advocate for the board to finalize a £50m deal for him before the transfer window closes, allowing the German manager to give the young player the opportunity he needs to reach his full potential.