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Newcastle United are eyeing four more signings before the end of this transfer window, while they're close to a 'breakthrough' on one specific deal, according to the i Paper.
The Magpies have endured a turbulent off-season, losing manager Eddie Howe alongside a host of important players. Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham Hotspur for £100m, Bruno Guimaraes has left for Arsenal, and Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona.
Matthias Jaissle has arrived from Al-Ahli as Howe's replacement, inheriting a broken squad in need of a rebuild.
Signing young players with potential has been the focus so far this summer for the Tynesiders, but it's now understood that a handful more experienced options are expected to join the north-east club in the remaining weeks of the window.
Amar Dedic Could Be Newcastle's 'Breakthrough' Transfer
Amar Dedić
The i Paper report that Newcastle want to sign two full-backs, a Guimaraes replacement and a forward to compete with Yoane Wissa and Will Osula before the window closes at the beginning of September.
The expectation is said to be that at least three will join, with their fourth potential addition deemed a bonus that they might be able to get over the line.
The publication also suggests that the word on the ground is that a breakthrough on at least one of these prospective deals is close, and that news could emerge on this front over the weekend when Newcastle face Bayer Leverkusen and Strasbourg in two separate friendlies.
It's believed that the 'breakthrough' transfer in question could be Benfica's Amar Dedic.
Newcastle are understood to be advancing in a deal to sign Dedic, who is open to a move to St. James' Park.
The right-back made 43 appearances for the Portuguese giants last season, scoring once and providing four assists across all competitions.
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The Bosnian worked with Jaissle at RB Salzburg back in the 2022/23 season, and the German coach is said to be keen on reuniting with the full-back, who would provide Tino Livramento with cover and competition.
Newcastle clearly have money to spend after sanctioning so many lucrative departures this summer. The i Paper indicate that there is up to £150 million of headroom, even with UEFA's strict financial rules.
If a deal for Dedic is secured by the beginning of next week, expect more concrete movements on a replacement for Guimaraes, and perhaps a move for a left-back as cover for Lewis Hall, who is wanted by Manchester United.
Newcastle kick off their Premier League campaign when they host Andoni Iraola's Liverpool at St. James Park a week on Sunday.
All Statistics via FotMob - correct as of 14/08/2026