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Newcastle United targets Carlos Baleba amid midfield overhaul

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Newcastle United targets Carlos Baleba amid midfield overhaul

Summary

Newcastle United is pursuing Carlos Baleba to strengthen their midfield following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. As they reshape the squad ahead of the Premier League season, Baleba, who has 92 Premier League appearances with Brighton, is viewed as a key target. Newcastle's recently acquired funds from the sales of Guimaraes and Tonali may facilitate this move, but Brighton is known for tough negotiations. The urgency for midfield reinforcements has grown after Newcastle faced a 3-1 defeat to Everton during pre-season, highlighting their current vulnerabilities. Fans are looking for quick and effective solutions to fill the gaps in the squad.

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Status Watch

•Newcastle seeks Carlos Baleba from Brighton.
•Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali have departed.
•Baleba has 92 Premier League appearances.
•Newcastle's last match resulted in a 3-1 loss to Everton.
•Negotiations with Brighton are expected to be challenging.

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9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Newcastle United ready to move for Premier League midfielder

What they're saying

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Newcastle Target Carlos Baleba as Midfield Rebuild Accelerates After Bruno Guimaraes ExitNewcastle United are exploring a move for Carlos Baleba as they attempt to reshape their midfield before the Pr...
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