Newcastle United prepares for new season after Bruno Guimaraes exit and Matthias Jaissle overhaul

Midfielder Bruno Guimarães is set to leave Newcastle United for Arsenal in a £75 million deal, leaving a void in the club’s midfield. Manager Matthias Jaissle has begun scouting replacements, with Portuguese youngster Victor Froholdt, Benfica forward Richard Rios and Roma midfielder Manu Kone mentioned as possible targets.

Defender Dan Burn has cut short his summer holiday to re‑join pre‑season training under Jaissle. Burn, who helped England finish third at the World Cup, is linked to a new two‑year contract extension and could be considered for the captaincy after the departures of Guimarães and Kieran Trippier. The club aims to solidify its defensive core with Burn, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw and Fabian Schar as the new campaign approaches.