The Bruno Guimaraes transfer saga has led to concerns on what direction Newcastle are heading
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe
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Newcastle United's main backers, PIF, have stayed calm during an at times tough summer on Tyneside after the sales of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali led to questions on ambition.
At the end of last season, PIF made it clear they were fully engaged in the project on Tyneside and vowed to spend every penny received for outgoing deals on new players.
The operation on the ground at St James' Park has been led by CEO David Hopkinson and sporting director Ross Wilson who have been driving recruitment and sales.
The £163m proceeds for Gordon and Tonali were injected into Eddie Howe's kitty after it became apparent he would have a low spending pot without selling stars.
With Sean Steur through the door this week and Bazoumana Touré also following, Newcastle have splashed out around £66m in a week and that could be followed by another fee of around £49m for Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg.
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A well-placed source told Chronicle Live: "They're not finished yet. The stance at the moment is to focus on recruitment rather than further sales. They aren't under pressure to sell anybody else."
That could be bad news for Bruno Guimaraes if he demands a move to Arsenal, but with that saga rumbling on, Newcastle could now be in a position to hold on to a couple more experienced stars and sales for Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy may not be necessary.
Howe is also wary of the average age of the squad dipping and will want experience heads in the dressing room after the loss of Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Tonali and Gordon.
In a further show of intent PIF sanctioned another hire in the board room with Corporate Affairs Project Manager set to join Hopkinson and Co.
This is a key posiition that will help drive the club up the table in terms of commercial growth, and the advert read: "As our Corporate Affairs Project Manager, you will play a central role in delivering high-profile, strategic initiatives that shape the Club’s reputation, influence, and long-term success.
"Operating at the intersection of strategy and delivery, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders, coordinate complex projects, and turn ambition into meaningful, measurable outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a tangible impact at one of football’s most exciting organisations, we’d love to hear from you."
Newcastle pitch work on course to be ready for the annual pre-season weekender
Believe it or not, we are just a month away from Newcastle playing again at St James' Park when Bayer Leverkusen will raise the curtain against Eddie Howe's side in the Visit Malta Weekender!
However, a quick glance at the pitch at the moment and it looks like a giant sandpit! The work force are confident that they will get things done and dusted in time for the big kick off.
Newcastle ploughed £10m into improving the pitch and get the stadium in good shape as the countdown to Euro 2028 ticks away.
It's understood that the operation took a little longer than expected after concrete was struck beneath the surface after some drilling work.
Newcastle United's Sean Steur
Newcastle United's Sean Steur
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Ajax show class with a parting message to Sean Steur and confirm transfer fee
There were reports that the Dutch giants were annoyed that Steur had chosen to abandon them at the start of pre-season after failing to agree a contract.
But it turns out that the truth in Amsterdam was that they were never going to stand in the 18-year-old midfielder's way once Newcastle came knocking.
Of course Ajax were disappointed to lose such a young talent having just broke into the first-team, but in a classy statement, the former European Cup winners said: "Ajax has thanked Steur for his years in Amsterdam and wishes him every success with the next step in his career in the English Premier League."
And while Newcastle chose not to disclose his fee, the candid Dutch club stated: "Ajax will receive a transfer fee from Newcastle United that could amount to approximately €27 million."
It is believed to be £19m up front with another £4m add ons for the teenager, who is ready to start training after spending two weeks in pre-season preparation with Ajax already.