The hunt to find Bruno Guimaraes’ replacement at Newcastle United is on.

An influential figure in the Newcastle team since his transfer from Lyon in January 2022, the Brazilian is set to bid farewell to Tyneside with a £75m transfer to Premier League champions Arsenal.

Guimaraes’ departure will be the latest high-profile exit from St James’ Park following Eddie Howe’s decision to step down as head coach and the transfer exits of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.

Guimaraes contributed so much to the team in his four-and-a-half years on Tyneside and Newcastle officials have a huge task on their hands when it comes to replacing him for new boss Matthias Jaissle.

Sucic one of three players linked

Real Sociedad midfielder Luka Sucic is one of three players Newcastle have asked about as they try to find a solution to Guimaraes’ departure, according to the Daily Mail.

As well as Croatian international Sucic, Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller are the other two midfielders mentioned.

A potential move for Sucic, who was previously linked with Fulham, would see the 23-year-old midfielder reunited with Jaissle following their time together at RB Salzburg.

Sucic was a mainstay under Jaissle in his two years in charge and his form resulted in a move to Real Sociedad in the summer of 2024.

Since moving to San Sebastián, the ‘very powerful’ player has featured regularly for the LaLiga club and has contributed with seven goals in his 68 appearances in all competitions.

Primarily a central midfielder, the Austrian-born ace can also operate slightly further forward as an attacking midfielder if Jaissle wants to play him in a more advanced role at St James’ Park.

Midfield targets

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Newcastle fans may well be familiar with Nmecha after his performances at the World Cup this summer and also his showings against the Magpies in the 2023/24 Champions League.

Drawn against Borussia Dortmund in Group F, Nmecha scored the winner in a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park and then played the full game in the reverse fixture in Germany.

The powerful midfielder, who can carry the ball forward well and contribute on the goal front, was on the scoresheet for Germany at the World Cup as he netted in their 7-1 rout of Curacao.

Stiller is another player who has caught the eye in Germany following his displays for Hoffenheim and Stuttgart.

The defensive midfielder, who is excellent on the ball and has an eye for a pass, was a member of the Germany squad at the World Cup, featuring in the 2-1 defeat to Ecuador.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola continues, with reports suggesting an improved offer is set to be lodged, while a journalist from L’Equipe has backed the Premier League giants to land the wide man.

Barcola was productive in the minutes he received last season, scoring 13 goals and providing eight assists across all competitions, despite largely operating on the periphery of Luis Enrique’s squad. This lack of prominence in the key games has proved the catalyst for the Frenchman to reportedly reject a contract extension proposal and push for an exit.

Arsenal have shown interest in the player, but Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners while the Gunners have found themselves entangled in a protracted saga for Vinicius Junior.

PSG’s excessive price demands remain the stumbling block in a deal materialising, although the Reds are expected to make a fresh bid which will test the Champions League winners’ resolve.

Liverpool Backed to Sign Bradley Barcola

Liverpool lost Mohamed Salah at the end of last season, and they could yet sell Cody Gakpo this summer, as the Dutchman continues to be linked with Tottenham.

Thus, it’s imperative for Andoni Iraola that the Anfield hierarchy acquire firepower before the end of the window; otherwise, the Spaniard’s squad will look seriously short on attacking options.

Barcola, described as ‘elite‘ by journalist James Pearce, is the priority target, and both L’Équipe and BBC Sport believe a new proposal is set to be submitted by the Merseysiders to PSG.

The French giants are said to be holding out for £145 million – a fee Liverpool are understandably reluctant to pay.

The Reds have already had a verbal bid worth less than £100 million rejected, but a new offer worth around this figure is expected to be lodged soon.

Writing for L’Equipe, journalist Loic Tanzi tipped Liverpool to secure their man.

“It’s a difficult question because the deal is far from being finalised. But I like to take chances and make predictions,” Tanzi said.

“This isn’t information I’ve already shared, but I’m inclined to say yes, even though the two clubs’ positions are still very far apart. Paris are hoping for €150m, excluding bonuses. Liverpool don’t want to go above €120m.”

Liverpool Must Be Cautious in Bradley Barcola Pursuit

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Barcola is an outstanding talent. He boasts frightening pace, intelligent movement and is excellent at executing his final ball or shot in the crucial moments.

That said, there are question marks around him and how he’d adapt to the Premier League. Most of his dangerous moments come in transition, when he has space to run into, and this space often isn’t there in the English top flight, particularly for a team like Liverpool. It’s unclear how well Barcola would do having to try and break down a physical low block, and not playing in a super team within its league.

While these question marks aren’t huge, they shouldn’t be there when opting to make an investment worth well over £100 million. If PSG refuse to fold on this valuation, then the Reds ought to pull out and explore alternatives.

Millwall have sealed a deal to sign free-agent striker Lyndon Dykes after he left Charlton, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.

The Lions finished third in the Championship in 2025/26 but fell in the playoff semi-final against Southampton, losing 1-0 on aggregate over two legs meaning they will once again be competing for promotion to the Premier League this year.

The club had made a new forward a priority for the window, and manager Alex Neil has now been granted his wish after a deal was agreed with the 30-year-old Scotland international.

Millwall Agree to Sign Dykes

Dykes, who has been described as ‘clinical’ in the past, spent the 2025/26 season with Charlton in the Championship, scoring three goals and registering three assists in 20 appearances for the Addicks.

It’s understood that Dykes has agreed a one-year deal at The Den and will undergo a medical before putting pen to paper on the deal, making him the eighth signing of the summer after Mathis Servais, Tairyk Arconte, Danny Batth, Mark Sykes, Elkan Baggott, Kyreece Lisbie, and Jenson Metcalfe.

Dykes will bring a wealth of experience to the squad, having previously had spells at QPR, Birmingham City and Charlton in the Championship, while he was also part of the Scotland squad that went to the World Cup this summer, featuring during the win over Haiti and defeat to Morocco as a substitute.

The Scot will now join prolific hitman Mihailo Ivanovic, Josh Coburn, and summer signing Arconte as options in the attack for Neil, as the club look to reach the top-flight of English football for the first time since 1990.

What Will Dykes Bring to Millwall?

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Dykes is not only a hugely experienced player when it comes to playing in the EFL, but he also has a profile which could be hugely helpful for what Alex Neil needs to help Millwall push for promotion.

At 6ft 2, the 30-year-old is a hugely dominant figure in aerial duels in both boxes, while he is best known for his hold-up play rather than his goalscoring, with his ability to bring his teammates into play and holding the ball up among his greatest strengths.

Millwall needed cover, depth and experience in attack, and they have ticked off all those boxes with this deal, beating off competition from several other clubs in the process.