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Manchester City Eye Tonali and Anderson in Planned Midfield Rebuild

Manchester City
March 2026

Manchester City are being linked with a major midfield rebuild centred on Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, with the combined cost said to approach £190 million. The push comes amid uncertainty around several current midfield figures and broader long-term planning at the Etihad. Recent reports say City’s interest in Anderson has intensified while Tonali is also viewed as a premium target if Newcastle become vulnerable. At the same time, Rodri has publicly acknowledged the pull of Real Madrid, adding more uncertainty to City’s midfield picture going into the summer.

Manchester United Hold Guimaraes Talks as Midfield Rebuild Plans Accelerate

Bruno Guimaraes
March 2026

Manchester United have reportedly held a private meeting with Bruno Guimaraes’ representatives as they search for Casemiro’s successor. The Newcastle midfielder is now being treated as a leading target, with his Premier League pedigree and profile seen as a strong fit for United’s planned midfield rebuild. Reports say United believe Guimaraes could be attainable for around £60 million if Newcastle miss out on Europe and face financial pressure. Sandro Tonali is also being monitored, but Guimaraes currently appears to be the more advanced option in United’s internal planning

Newcastle Target Jackson and Delap as Search for New Striker Intensifies

Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap
March 2026

Newcastle are stepping up plans to sign a new striker after struggling to replace Alexander Isak. Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap have emerged as the leading options, with the club viewing both Chelsea forwards as realistic alternatives rather than attempting to sign both. Newcastle’s lack of trust in current options was reflected by using Anthony Gordon and Will Osula centrally against Barcelona. Jackson and Delap are both seen as attainable because neither has fully secured a long-term role at Chelsea, while the Magpies continue assessing which profile best fits their rebuild.

Arsenal Eye Livramento as Newcastle Face Contract Pressure

Tino Livramento
March 2026

Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer move for Tino Livramento as uncertainty grows around the defender’s Newcastle United future. With no contract extension agreed so far, the situation has placed Newcastle under pressure as rival interest continues to build. Livramento is said to have two years left on his deal at the end of the season, while talks over a new contract have stalled. Arsenal see an opportunity, but Newcastle still want to keep him and value the full-back at around £60 million.

Newcastle frame Barcelona tie as biggest game in club history

Barcelona
March 2026

Howe called the Barcelona tie “the biggest game in the club’s history” and pushed the squad to move on from the FA Cup loss to Manchester City. Newcastle refocused training after the FA Cup exit, with Howe pitching the tie as proof of the club’s rapid rise since the PIF takeover and urging players to embrace the occasion at St James’ Park.

Manchester City rally past Newcastle to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Manchester City
March 2026

City won 3-1 after falling behind, booking a quarter-final place. Harvey Barnes scored first for Newcastle. Savinho equalised before half-time, then Marmoush struck twice in the second half to turn it into a controlled comeback. Howe said Newcastle could not sustain their early energy as City raised their level.

Casemiro’s swollen black eye traced to Crystal Palace clash as he scores again at Newcastle

Casemiro
March 2026

Casemiro arrived at St James’ Park with a pronounced black eye and cheek swelling, then scored United’s equaliser before they lost 2-1 to 10-man Newcastle. The bruising reportedly came from a late collision in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace; at Newcastle he headed in from a Fernandes set piece for his sixth league goal, with four of his league goals coming from Fernandes dead-ball deliveries.

Carrick suffers first defeat as 10-man Newcastle edge Manchester United late

Michael Carrick
March 2026

United lost 2-1 at Newcastle despite playing the whole second half against 10 men, with Osula scoring a last-minute winner after Casemiro’s equaliser cancelled Gordon’s penalty. Ramsey was sent off late in the first half, Newcastle still led through Gordon’s spot-kick after a Fernandes foul, Casemiro levelled from a set-piece, and United missed chances before Osula curled home late.

Newcastle hit by sickness outbreak before Manchester United match

Nick Woltemade
March 2026

A sickness bug disrupted training and left Newcastle unsure about multiple players, with Woltemade the main fitness concern after missing several days. The illness reportedly surfaced during the Everton match and affected squad availability through the week. Jacob Ramsey returned, but Woltemade is still not fully recovered as medical staff monitor him.

Marchisio predicts Tonali will return to Serie A with Juventus later in career

Sandro Tonali
February 2026

Claudio Marchisio believes Tonali could join Juventus in the future, amid recurring links to a return to Italy after his high-profile move from Milan to Newcastle. Tonali has rebuilt his standing after a 10-month betting ban and rehabilitation, becoming a key Howe midfielder and contributing in Europe, which keeps long-term Serie A interest alive even if no immediate move is stated.

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