Newcastle looks to João Palhinha to fill Guimaraes void
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Newcastle United is pursuing João Palhinha from Bayern Munich as they seek an experienced midfielder after the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. The club faces competition from Aston Villa, which has expressed interest, but has not agreed on a fee reportedly set at €25 million. Discussions are ongoing as Newcastle evaluates its options, which may include Pierre-Emile Højbjerg from Marseille. The urgency of the situation has increased for Villa after their initial reluctance to meet Bayern's asking price.
- •Newcastle identifies João Palhinha as a midfield target.
- •Aston Villa is also interested but hasn't agreed on a fee.
- •Bayern Munich is asking €25 million for Palhinha.
- •Newcastle is in talks for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg as an alternative.
- •Competition for Palhinha's signature may escalate.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle reportedly identify Palhinha option in search for Guimaraes replacement
"According to English outlet The Daily Mirror, Newcastle United have identified João Palhinha as an option in their search for an experienced midfielder following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and...
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