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Newcastle — Premier League football club that sold midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for £75 million in August 2026.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Isak missed most of his first season in Liverpool after a big-money move from Newcastle with an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture but returned towards the end of the campaign.

    Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squad
  3. Citizen Digital

    The goal by Wissa, who plays for English Premier League side Newcastle, sparked scenes of undiluted joy.

    Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre
  4. The Standard

    Wissa rose unmarked to head past Diogo Costa in the Portuguese goal sparking wild celebrations on the pitch, the bench and among the Congolese fans in the stadium as the Newcastle forward registered his country's first ever goal at a World Cup.Former Portuguese defensive bulwark

    Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
  5. The Standard

    "Liverpool FC have agreed a deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance," the club said on their website.Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign Munoz, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Manc

    Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
  6. Citizen Digital

    Wissa rose unmarked to head past Diogo Costa in the Portuguese goal sparking wild celebrations on the pitch, the bench and among the Congolese fans in the stadium as the Newcastle forward registered his country's first ever goal at a World Cup.

    Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
  7. Citizen Digital

    Midfielder Mohanad Lashin was caught in possession on the edge of the area by Newcastle’s Guimaraes, who collected the ball and tucked a low finish past Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir.

    Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    City's Rayan Cherki, West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle's Lewis Hall, Brentford's Michael Kayode, United's Kobbie Mainoo and Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi were the other nominees for the Young Player award.

    Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  10. Citizen Digital

    "They have to realise, they have to understand that there are no doubts, no frustrations." West Ham travel to Newcastle on Sunday knowing a victory would lift them out of the relegation zone, before Tottenham face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

    Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
  11. Citizen Digital

    But if West Ham beat Newcastle on Sunday, Tottenham would be back in the bottom three when they kick off at Chelsea on Tuesday.

    Arsenal scent Premier League glory
  12. Citizen Digital

    Spurs still have potentially tough games to come against Chelsea and Everton while West Ham face Newcastle and Leeds.

    Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril

Today

  1. Arteta reassures Arsenal fans amid contract uncertainty

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, heading into the final year of his contract, told fans they have no reason to worry about his future, stating he wants to stay and is "extremely happy" at the club. Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title in May, and he last agreed a new contract in 2024.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool sells minority stake to Bezos-led consortium

    Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have agreed to sell a minority stake in the Premier League club to a consortium led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. According to reports, the stake acquired is around one-third of the club.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. Arteta praises Guimaraes signing to strengthen Arsenal midfield

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Arteta backs Guimaraes to strengthen Arsenal's midfield

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the Premier League champions. Guimaraes was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iraola's Liverpool debut ends in 3-2 friendly loss to Monaco

    Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead for the second week running, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scoring before Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth, and Paris Brunner turned the match around.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Arsenal signs Newcastle captain Guimaraes for £75 million

    Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Arsenal manager noncommittal on reported Guimaraes signing

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on reports that the club has agreed a £75 million fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, saying he would only discuss transfers when officially announced. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazil midfielder who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season, has been the subject of transfer speculation after reportedly seeking a move to Emirates Stadium.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Arsenal agree £75 million deal for Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal intensifies efforts to sign Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal pursue Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes with improved offer

    Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Newcastle sign Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

    Newcastle have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on a five-year deal after activating his 30-million-euro release clause; he is the club's fifth summer signing and expected to become the first-choice goalkeeper.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Newcastle signs Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

    Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese club Braga on a five-year deal for 30 million euros, with the 24-year-old expected to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe departs after five years

    Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years, following a season in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League. Despite winning the League Cup in March 2025 and securing Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025, Howe came under pressure after the Magpies suffered 17 defeats in their 38 league games.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. De Zerbi seeks soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called for "soul and passion" from his squad as the club rebuilds after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The Spurs have made several summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and players such as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. De Zerbi demands soul and passion from rebuilt Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his squad to play with "soul and passion" as the club rebuilds following a narrow Premier League escape, finishing 17th. Spurs have made aggressive summer signings including midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi, and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Anderson completes £116m transfer to Manchester City

    England midfielder Elliot Anderson signed a five-year contract with Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, declaring City the "kings of Manchester" after the deal was finalised following his return from the World Cup.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Barcelona signs Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

    Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros including potential add-ons, on a five-year contract until June 2031. The 24-year-old, who can play up front or on either flank, is Barcelona's second signing and bolsters their attacking options after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 5 July

  1. Brazil's Ancelotti: defenders know how to stop Haaland

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazil coach Ancelotti confident defenders know how to stop Haaland

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 match with Norway, noting that Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in domestic and European competition.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. England midfielder Anderson to join Manchester City for £116m

    England midfielder Elliot Anderson will move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, a club record fee for City, following his return from the World Cup. The 23-year-old has completed his medical and will formally join once England's tournament involvement ends.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kane's late goals send England past DR Congo into World Cup last 16

    Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a 2-1 defeat against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Round of 32 match in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup last 16. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the next round on Sunday.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. DR Congo faces England in World Cup last 32

    DR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 with win over Uzbekistan

    Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 for first time

    DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Japan advances to World Cup knockouts with Sweden draw

    Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DRC's historic World Cup draw brings joy to Ebola-hit Bunia

    The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first World Cup point when Yoane Wissa scored against Portugal on June 17, providing rare celebration in Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak which has infected over 1,100 people and caused 279 deaths across the DRC and Uganda.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Tottenham sign Dubravka as fourth summer signing

    Tottenham signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley, his arrival expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club. Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham signs Dubravka as goalkeeper cover this summer

    Tottenham signed experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley as part of an off-season rebuild, with the move expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club and return to Italy.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

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