Newcastle aims to sign Dortmund's Nmecha as Guimarães replacement

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Newcastle aims to sign Dortmund's Nmecha as Guimarães replacement
Summary

Newcastle United is targeting Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as the preferred replacement for Bruno Guimarães, who is nearing a move to Arsenal. Reports from L'Équipe indicate that Dortmund is unlikely to consider offers below €120 million for Nmecha. This follows Newcastle's recent transfer activity, including the signing of Nick Woltemade for over €70 million last summer. Nmecha recently participated in a pre-season match for Dortmund in Tokyo.

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  • Guimarães is expected to move to Arsenal soon.
  • Newcastle is focused on Felix Nmecha from Dortmund.
  • Dortmund demands at least €120 million for Nmecha.
  • Nmecha played in a pre-season game in Tokyo recently.
  • Newcastle previously signed Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.
Latest Updates
  • 10:30 AMYahoo SportsNewcastle consider Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha as potential Bruno Guimarães replacement
  • 10:05 AMYahoo SportsNewcastle target Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha to replace Bruno Guimarães
  • 9:30 AMYahoo SportsNewcastle eye Dortmund star Nmecha as Bruno replacement
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L’Équipe reports that Newcastle United have identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a potential replacement for Bruno Guimarães. The Premier League club are preparing for the possi...

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L'Équipe report Felix Nmecha is Newcastle United’s clear preferred solution to replace Bruno Guimarães. The captain of the Magpies is closing on a move to Premier League champions Arsenal in one o...

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Newcastle United are reported to have made Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha (25) one of their top targets to replace Bruno Guimarães (29), who is set to join Arsenal, according to L’Équipe.Talks...

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