Newcastle United set for 'major summer clearout' with four stars 'set to be sold' before transfer deadline
Newcastle are reportedly weighing up the sales of five first team players ahead of the summer transfer window deadline.
The Magpies have added four new players to their squad this summer, although two are backup goalkeepers and a third - striker William Osula, signed from Sheffield United - isn't expected to be an instant starter.
Former Bournemouth captain Lloyd Kelly has also arrived on a free transfer, but the Magpies are yet to sign a big-money addition.
They have launched three separate bids for Marc Guehi - the latest of which totalled around £65 million - but are yet to meet Crystal Palace's valuation of the defender.
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Eddie Howe could have more transfer funds to spend soon, though, with reports claiming that the Magpies may sanction five permanent exits.
According to Football Insider, the trio of Miguel Almiron, Jamal Lewis and Martin Dubravka could be all moved on as Howe looks to trim his squad.
A move away for Kieran Trippier is also surprisingly slated to be an option, with the England full-back named on the bench for the opening day 1-0 win over Southampton. The 34-year-old had, however, only recently returned to training from Euro 2024 duty.
And finally, transfer journalist Graeme Bailey claims that left-back Matt Targett could leave the club on loan this summer amid interest from Nottingham Forest.
The 28-year-old former Southampton star missed the latter part of last season with an Achilles tendon injury, and made just three Premier League appearances for Howe's side.
One player that looks set to stay, though, is key midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
The Daily Mail have revealed that the Brazilian is Newcastle's new captain, having led them out for the 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.
Guimaraes had been linked with moves to Barcelona or the Saudi Pro League this summer amid a reported £100 million release clause being contained within his contract, but that clause expired in June.
Topics: Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, Transfers, Eddie Howe
Ryan Smart