Newcastle United are in the midst of restructuring their roster before the summer transfer window
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe may yet face some difficult decisions as the Magpies aim to kick off their summer transfer window operations.
However, the head coach has made it clear to Newcastle officials that Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes must not be transferred. Despite making optimistic sounds, Bruno’s release clause remains active in June, and since his representatives requested the condition in his contract, a test of loyalty from the Brazil star’s camp as well as actual interest from clubs like as Manchester City awaits.
Without the clause, Newcastle would have complete control of the issue coming into the window and could charge whatever fee they wanted. As it is, he could depart for roughly £100 million, and with no European football on offer, this could pique the eye of possible bidders.
Isak has been linked with Arsenal, although the Swedish international’s asking price of £200 million is anticipated to be reduced.
Howe stated, “We need to keep all of our best players in order to sustain our success and build on the momentum we’ve gained over the last two years. So it is critical that we continue to do so.
Other judgments must be taken behind the scenes in Newcastle, with a final decision on Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie to come. Other senior players connected with exits include Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson, while Martin Dubravka and the club must decide on the best solution for him next season now that Nick Pope is fit again.
It is understood that Howe’s position on Almiron and Wilson is for both to stay, as was the case with Ritchie and Dummett, but budget discussions with the powers that be suggested certain areas of the wage bill needed to be cut, an argument that has grown since it was confirmed that European football would not be returning to St James’ Park next season.
It has been revealed that Matty Bondswell, Kyle Crossley, Amadou Diallo, Jordan Hackett, Michael Ndiweni, and Jude Smith have departed the club.
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