🚨 BREAKING: Newcastle Hold Emergency Transfer Talks After SHOCK Hijack as Another Major Exit Threat Emerges!

Bruno Guimaraes’ transfer situation is understood to have shaken Newcastle, but incoming transfer business can ease tension on Tyneside.

Newcastle United held high-level meetings over the weekend to get their transfer window back on track after their bid for Johan Manzambi was hijacked by Aston Villa.

Sportyville understands Newcastle chiefs are refusing to panic after Manzambi went cold on them over the weekend, with Aston Villa muscling in to try to get a deal done for the highly rated SC Freiburg star. Despite having a fee of around £51.5 million (€60 million) agreed with SC Freiburg and receiving positive indications from the player over personal terms, Newcastle discovered Villa’s involvement on Sunday afternoon.

However, it is not a case of going back to the drawing board for United, as they have other options lined up. Rather than making any knee-jerk reactions, sporting director Ross Wilson will calmly assess the club’s recruitment options.

It has also been stressed that work is quietly ongoing behind the scenes, and Newcastle are more than capable of moving quickly on deals, as the move for Sean Steur from Ajax proved last week.

Despite the public perception that every deal plays out under the full glare of social media, Newcastle are believed to have one or two surprises up their sleeves.

Newcastle are eager to get deals done following the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, with PIF reportedly prepared to reinvest every penny generated from those sales into strengthening Eddie Howe’s squad.

The Magpies will also be seeking clarity on where Bruno Guimaraes stands following reports linking Arsenal with a potential move for the Brazilian midfielder.

Newcastle remain adamant that their captain is not for sale. However, reports at the weekend claimed Guimaraes has indicated that he would be open to leaving if an acceptable offer from Arsenal materialises. The club are expected to speak with the player directly, although Guimaraes is not due back for pre-season training for another couple of weeks, with Newcastle’s non-Club World Cup players reporting back today.