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𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙤 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞🇮🇹: Scouting Report | A mega🧵on how the 23-year-old can improve
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and unlock the full potential of Bruno Guimarães as a roaming no 8🇧🇷
▪️Positional analysis
▪️Tactical analysis
▪️Key attributes
▪️Pressing, attacking & defensive ability
This will probably split opinion, but I genuinely think Almiron is used as a scapegoat more than any other player.
His performance yesterday was genuinely decent - forced an incredible save from Allison from that volley, and was mega unlucky, after his fantastic run, to hit the
The 500 drones that have been confirmed to fly above SJP on Wednesday have been running rehearsals again tonight. It's going to be absolutely spectacular🤩
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To add to the positive news today, understand Kalvin Phillips has turned down an approach from Juventus to try and catalyse his move to
#NUFC
. Negotiations are heading in the right direction, as it stands. ⚫️⚪️
BREAKING: Sean Longstaff has passed his fitness test and WILL feature in the
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squad that faces Tottenham later this afternoon. Also told Wilson and Barnes could feature, the latter being more unlikely. ⚫️⚪️
Sandro Tonali applauded and cheered in the lap of honour by
#NUFC
fans in what could be the last time he plays at St. James' Park in the Premier League for a year.
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Breaking: Sven Botman is OUT for today. Injury could see him out for a month.
Despite being informed yesterday there was no injury logged with Wilson, he's also out today.
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Can confirm Marcel Bout has agreed to join
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as head of global scouting.
The Dutchman has previously worked with clubs such as: Bayern Munich, Man Utd, Feyenoord & FC Volendam.
He will he scouting players between 16-23, identifying talents worldwide.
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have submitted their second offer for Guehi - went in at lunchtime. Increased upfront fee from £40m, overall deal now worth £65m+ including add ons.
🚨 | EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Barnes was at
#NUFC
's training ground this afternoon. He arrived with his agent at Darlton Park and had an introductory meeting with Ashworth while he was there.⚫️⚪️
His medical was pencilled in for this Sunday, but fee now agreed in the region £35M-£40M.
Update: Full confidence a deal will be agreed for Tino Livramento -
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expect the player to sign.
Fee is around £30M. First proposal included Ryan Fraser, deal has come a long way since.
Focus is to get it wrapped up as quickly as possible to fly him out to the USA🇺🇸
Exclusive: This will be Paul Dummett's final season playing for
#NUFC
. Sources close to the player have recently reinforced, as it stands, he won't receive a contract extension in the summer after he took a pay cut at the start of this season to remain at the club for one more
Understand
#NUFC
's away kit for the 2024/25 season WILL be inspired by the famous 1995/96 Claret and Navy kit - it will also feature the modern Adidas logo. ⚫️⚪️
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are expected to agree a deal with Burnley for Trafford within the coming week. GK has already accepted contractual terms and is happy to be an understudy to Nick Pope. It looks like it'll be the club's third summer signing.⚫️⚪️
Although
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have reportedly enquired about Alexander Isak, I understand significant progress has been made between Isak and
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, with an improved contract that will make him the highest earner at the club close to being signed. ⚫️⚪️
Unai Emery very complimentary of Eddie Howe and
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's game plan in his post-match:
'Firstly, congratulations to Newcastle. They played very well tonight and executed a good game plan.'
Top manager but tactically outclassed by Howe in both meetings this season.
Eddie Howe has expressed to coaches this week that he was impressed with Lewis Hall's display against Man City and believes the 19-year-old has improved his defensive understanding.
In contention for increased minutes over the remaining period of the season.
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NEW:
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recruitment are watching Giorgi Mamardashvili very closely, with scouts attending 'multiple' Valencia matches this season to watch the goalkeeper. Also interest from the Bundesliga. ⚫️⚪️
NEW:
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signage has already been taken down in the Black Cats Bar at the Stadium of Light, after what seems, a PR nightmare for
#SAFC
. They also have the incorrect branding on the tickets, which say 'EFL League One' rather than FA Cup, could lead them to being fined.
Joelinton and Botman are 'on track' to return to the
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squad that will face Crystal Palace after the international break - club staff believe Willock has a 'good chance' as well. Very positive news!
I'll put my hands up and say that's the first time in about a season and a half I've been falsely informed, regarding the Schar news. Apologies.
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Some excellent performances there:
▪️Lascelles looked like a different player - quicker, more composed, passing was brilliant
▪️Miley didn't look out of place again - so much potential
▪️Gordon's energy, sharpness was once again very notable
▪️Anderson - sensational
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Talks between
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and AC Milan are going in the right direction over Malick Thiaw - progress has been made. Understand that a contract in principle has been verbally agreed. Unsure on potential fee at the moment.
🚨 | Understand that Newcastle have agreed a fee with Al-Ahli🇸🇦 worth £35M (including £5M of guaranteed add-ons) for Allan Saint Maximin🇫🇷. The Frenchman will 100% depart from
#NUFC
with Barnes coming in to replace him.
Called first by the
@NUFCblogcouk
🚨✍️ | Harvey Barnes is set to sign for
#NUFC
, understand medical has been scheduled since Sunday - fully expect the deal to be finalised within the coming week.🔜
Have had this information for a few days, and it was great to work with
@danielwales023
to get it verified🤝
On top of a fantastic result today for
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, Joelinton and Trippier are edging closer to a return. The Brazilian travelled down to London and back this week (individual programme) for scans - understand it was positive news.⚫️⚪️
As it stands,
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have no desire to bring in Baris Yilmaz - understand Paul Mitchell, who arrived back in the UK yesterday evening, did not go to Turkey to watch the winger.
PM's priorities are now to bring in Guehi and resume contract talks with Gordon from tomorrow, who had
Stunning news - the summer rebuild has the potential to be one of the most significant in the club's history. Plenty will move on, and a good amount should come in. If
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manages to keep Joelinton and Bruno, it's marvellous work from the hierarchy. ⚫️⚪️
🚨EXCLUSIVE Newcastle making good progress in Joelinton contract talks and Brazil international wants to remain on Tyneside if he moves alongside top earners
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Excl: Four changes are expected to be made to
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's team today. Joelinton rested as Anderson starts. Tonali rested for Longstaff. Barnes, Wilson & Gordon lead the attack.⚫️⚪️
Understand
#NUFC
will have to wait until December to find out the outcome of Sandro Tonali's illegal betting allegations. Up until then, he's still allowed to play in all competitions — innocent until proven guilty.
#AFC
were under the impression they could lure Alexander Isak away from
#NUFC
for around £90M. Isak's commitment, however, is to stay at NUFC, and his on record comments should be enough to deter any AFC approach + they'd have to sell early in the window to afford any big player.
Understand a fee has been agreed with Newcastle and Southampton for Tino Livramento - around £30M.⚫️⚪️
Partly structured deal (unsure on the specifics right now).
Great young talent, who's price will only increase - intelligent capture by Ashworth again.
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Understand over the last week or so there has been contact between PIF and at least one Italian agent. Unsure on the player, but Malik Thiaw is seriously liked by
#NUFC
's recruitment.
Understand amid speculation, Sandro Tonali will not be sold or used in any swap deals this window.
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will also reject any cash + player proposal from
#AFC
for Bruno Guimarães, as they become increasingly confident of keeping the Brazilian for at least one more season.
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will resume training this week. Some of the squad are back tomorrow for fitness tests, then others on Thursday. Most of the squad should be together to train on Friday.
Also, understand the board have booked out Alnwick Castle Fri-Sun, likely recruitment focused.
NEW:
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are looking to sell at least one player in the January transfer window (unlikely to be first team) to help deal with FFP
regulations.
Still likely Phillips joins, but unlikely a deal will be finalised imminently. Club will assess Barnes in the coming week, then
Exclusive: Callum Wilson's future at
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is in major doubt.
Tensions have risen since his move was blocked to Athletico in January, a transfer that the striker was keen on.
The forward's pectoral injury is understood to keep him out at least nine weeks, although it is
Willock and Isak both in the squad to face
#AFC
at the weekend - just beautiful. The athleticism and intensity he brings to the midfield is something
#NUFC
have been missing. Having the 2nd best striker in the PL back isn't bad, either.
#FPL
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's third bid for Guehi will very likely be their last one, still expected a deal will be agreed. Player + agent happy with the move. To clarify, there is no release clause, and
#CPFC
are holding out for around £55m up front due to
#CFC
20% sell-on clause.
It's unlikely to happen imminently, but I wonder if we'll see a run of games where Trippier gets moved to LB with Livramento starting at RB.
Would provide more of a balance and would allow attacks to build from the left side more comfortably.
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Transfer update:
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looking to complete at least one incoming as well as one player sale. Movement fully expected over the next few days - final plans have been communicated to PIF executives.
Club will consider bids for Almiron, Wilson and Lascelles, although the Saudi Pro
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seem pretty confident their final bid will be enough for Guehi. Betting suspended on all applications as well, which can always be an indicator. Looks like Howe finally has his man.
I'm led to believe Tino Livramento is not travelling with the Southampton squad to face Sheffield tomorrow night.
Negotiations now advanced with
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Understand that
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have agreed a deal with Chelsea for Lewis Hall in the region of £30m - personal terms also agreed - player wants the move.
Newcastle expect deal to be done soon, likely to complete medical this week.
Transfer led by Howe.
First called by
@LukeEdwardsTele
Steve Parish speaks to
@SkySportsNews
colleague
@RobDorsettSky
on Newcastle’s attempts to sign Marc Guéhi:
🗣️ “Nobody has got to the valuation yet. If you want a superstar player you need to pay superstar money.
“It’s not near the point where we have to make a decision.
“We
Eddie Howe is not under pressure at all. Has backing of everyone at the club. Yes, there was perhaps tension over control with Ashworth, but he had a good working relationship with him. Tomorrow's result will have no impact on EH's future - contrary to other reports.
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Dan Ashworth has now agreed to join
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, clubs are negotiating a compensation fee.
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will make it as difficult as they can, as they're very much aware Man Utd want him to join in the immediate short-term. Ashworth will have way more control at United than he did at NUFC.
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weren't willing to pay the £30M+
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wanted for DCL, wanted to strike a deal for near £20m. Everton also unwilling to match Newcastle's £40m valuation of Minteh, who now looks likely to head to France. First called by
@lee_ryder
.
Pedro Neto/Hee-Chan Hwang/Saka could all be running at Dan Burn in our upcoming PL fixtures if Eddie Howe doesn't change it up - surely Tino gets the nod, surely.
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are set to make a formal offer for GK James Trafford, who is highly desired by Howe. The 21-year-old will not cost as much as Valencia's Giorgi Mamardashvili. Understand the Englishman is the more likely GK to join at this stage. ⚫️⚪️
Update: Despite
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seemingly making a CB their last priority signing, all focus is now switched to a LB. Recruitment feel there are better options price wise, and Lewis Hall is the club’s number one target.
Howe is a big admirer.
As reported elsewhere, Harvey Barnes is considering switching his national duties from England to Scotland. 🏴➡️🏴
Steve Clarke is a big admirer, and he'd be guaranteed game time — may prove to be enough to persuade the 25-year-old.
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Excl:
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have made significant progress with Fulham over Tosin Adarabioyo. Not yet fully done but expected to sign, after a breakthrough was reached earlier this week. ⚫️⚪️
Full-time 1-0
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Joelinton absolutely exceptional, as well as Livramento, who once again, showed why Ashworth wanted him so much.
Man Utd extremely poor, looked like genuine relegation candidates.
Guess it was just another training performance for Eddie Howe's men.😉
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squad only found out about Staveley and Ghodoussi's departure yesterday morning with one source saying some players looked "bewildered" at the news. Clearly something that was not expected and kept away from the first team.
With it being extremely doubtful
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will be able to bring in a GK this month, they will consider a move for Giorgi Mamardashvili in the summer. Sponsorship and player sales will allow for headline signings. Understand club will aim to move on at least six players. ⚫️⚪️
Understand Kalvin Philips IS the first choice midfielder. Manchester City will likely allow him to leave in January.
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will aim to agree an initial season-long loan with an option to buy. ⚫️⚪️
Understand
#NUFC
have recieved two loan offers for Isaac Hayden from the Championship. Ashby also has an offer from an "unamed" club. The two players won't be part of Newcastle's squad this season.
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are conscious not to 'rush' deals at the start of January, as Anderson, Willock and Barnes could return before the end of the month. Phillips is still being negotiated, trying to reach an agreement around loan fee. As it stands, Newcastle still in lead. ⚫️⚪️
Edmond Tapsoba was
#NUFC
's leading CB target last summer. Would much prefer him at a reasonable price, rather than overpaying significantly for
#CPFC
's Guehi. Can't say I'm a fan of
#CFC
's Disasi, though.
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are currently exploring around seven CB's. Some of these include Andersen, Tapsoba and Antonio Silva. Understand that the club are most keen on Tapsoba - movement likely to be made next week. The deal will be structured.
The
#NUFC
away kit launch, expected post-Euros, is meant to be something extremely special. Just a reminder, the kit is based on the iconic 95/96 away top.👀
Seeing a considerable amount of
#NUFCFans
say we were poor today. I've got to disagree. We created more than enough clear goalscoring chances, and controlled most of the game.
#AFC
were clinical, and executed their game plan well.
The officials weren't great but didn't cost us.
Update🚨: Medical set to take place over the weekend in Newcastle.⚫️⚪️
Barnes then expected to join the rest of the squad in the U.S. for the Premier League Summer Series⚽️🇺🇸
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🚨✍️ | Harvey Barnes is set to sign for
#NUFC
, understand medical has been scheduled since Sunday - fully expect the deal to be finalised within the coming week.🔜
Have had this information for a few days, and it was great to work with
@danielwales023
to get it verified🤝
Understand reports are genuine from Brazil, and PSG have enquired about Bruno Guimarães. However, told
#NUFC
will not allow the player to leave in January, far too important to the club and the rest of the season. Also, a prominent figurehead in the 2024 marketing campaign. ⚫️⚪️
As reported, Amadou Onana has been high on
#NUFC
's recruitment's midfield list since the summer. The club are now considering making a move for the player, as an alternative to Kalvin Phillips. Club will look to do initial loan with obligation, but could make a permanent move.
Transfer update:
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have made a midfielder a 'priority' position for the January window. Kalvin Philips is admired highly by Howe and was discussed in recent transfer meetings. Ruben Neves is also liked by recruitment & Amadou Onana was high up their list in the summer.
Loan
Olise enquiry confirms that
#NUFC
100% have the funds to go "big" on a RW this summer, as expected. They're targeting a RW who can also play down the middle ideally - Mbuemo fits that mould nicely.
It has to be reinforced that FFP is still massively restricting
#NUFC
's ability to spend big, and will do all summer unless they manage to offload the likes of Wilson and Almiron. Additionally, a large part of their budget will be focused on a RW.
Had an update this morning that it would be recruitment's "dream" CB signing and ticks pretty much all the boxes.
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have supposedly tracked Thiaw for two years.
Malick Thiaw is a serious talent and will be a seriously hard deal to pull off. However, this shows, again,
#NUFC
have a decent budget that they're willing to spend on a CB as well as a RW.
Exclusive: Newcastle United will be jetting off to the USA for a pre-season tournament scheduled for the end of July. They will play a round-robbin of friendlies against three other Premier League sides in the East Coast. Official announcement is expected later this month.
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I'd really keep an eye on this one now that a GK is targeted in January. Could be a good time to buy with Valencia in a financial crisis and needing to sell. Spanish media now also reporting
#NUFC
have shown interest.
NEW:
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recruitment are watching Giorgi Mamardashvili very closely, with scouts attending 'multiple' Valencia matches this season to watch the goalkeeper. Also interest from the Bundesliga. ⚫️⚪️
Eddie Howe has expressed to coaches this week that he was impressed with Lewis Hall's display against Man City and believes the 19-year-old has improved his defensive understanding.
In contention for increased minutes over the remaining period of the season.
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Malick Thiaw is a serious talent and will be a seriously hard deal to pull off. However, this shows, again,
#NUFC
have a decent budget that they're willing to spend on a CB as well as a RW.
⚪️⚫️ Newcastle and AC Milan have been in contact today to discuss possible opportunities.
No talks about Tomori, Newcastle are showing interest in Malick Thiaw but he’s important part of Milan project 🇩🇪
Kieran Trippier was also discussed but nothing concrete.
@MatteMoretto
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