Newcastle targets João Palhinha as Bruno Guimarães replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Newcastle United has identified João Palhinha as a potential replacement for Bruno Guimarães, who is anticipated to move to Arsenal. The club has reportedly narrowed its search to a two-man shortlist, with Palhinha from Bayern Munich being a key candidate. Palhinha's lack of regular playing time at Bayern before his loan to Tottenham has fueled speculation about his future. With preseason approaching, Newcastle is taking steps to secure a midfielder ahead of the new season.
- •Bruno Guimarães is expected to join Arsenal soon.
- •Newcastle's shortlist includes a two-man candidate list.
- •Palhinha previously struggled for game time at Bayern Munich.
- •Newcastle aims to finalize their squad before the new season.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle-Linked Midfielder Officially Cleared for Bayern Munich Exit
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle interested in signing FC Bayern midfielder
"There might be some reality to the rumors linking Newcastle United to Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. If that’s the case, then Newcastle has received a significant boost after Bayern publicly confirmed the Portugal international is available for transfer this summer. The Magpies have been linked with the veteran midfielder in recent days as they […]
"Newcastle United have added João Palhinha to their shortlist of potential replacements for Bruno Guimarães, according to ESPN Brasil's Bruno Andrade.The Magpies are preparing for the expected depart...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:00 PMNewcastle-Linked Midfielder Officially Cleared for Bayern Munich Exit
There might be some reality to the rumors linking Newcastle United to Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. If that’s the case, then Newcastle has received a significant boost after Bayern publicly confirmed the Portugal international is available for transfer this summer. The Magpies have been linked with the veteran midfielder in recent days as they […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:30 PMNewcastle interested in signing FC Bayern midfielder
Newcastle United have added João Palhinha to their shortlist of potential replacements for Bruno Guimarães, according to ESPN Brasil's Bruno Andrade.The Magpies are preparing for the expected depart...
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