BREAKING: £100m ace could provide timely boost to Newcastle’s transfer plans

Newcastle’s disappointing performance in the latter stages of the 2023/24 season has highlighted the need for a reevaluation of the club’s transfer strategies leading up to the summer window. The team entered the season with optimism following their impressive achievements in the 2022/23 campaign, notably qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in over two decades. The pinnacle of their success was a remarkable 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at St. James’ Park. However, a string of injuries subsequently hampered their progress, disrupting the plans set by Eddie Howe and his coaching staff.

Newcastle may need to sell Bruno Guimares

Newcastle currently occupies the 10th position in the Premier League table with 10 games remaining. They trail Aston Villa, holding the final Champions League spot, by a significant 16 points. Given this considerable gap, there’s a growing concern that Newcastle might miss out on European competition altogether. Such an outcome is unlikely to have been anticipated by the owners, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).

With this context in mind, Football Insider reports that Newcastle may consider selling Bruno Guimaraes, who is valued at £100 million, to finance a summer spending spree. There’s a pressing need to acquire players for crucial positions, especially with Financial Fair Play regulations casting a shadow over every club’s financial decisions. Ideally, Newcastle would prefer not to part ways with a player who has been pivotal for them. However, the club’s league position may necessitate such a decision.