BREAKING: Newcastle United on the verge of LANDING a WORLD-CLASS Bayern Munich SUPERSTAR in SHOCK transfer bombshell that could CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Newcastle United have reportedly identified former Tottenham Hotspur loanee Joao Palhinha as a potential target as they look to rebuild their midfield following the departure of Bruno Guimaraes.

Guimaraes completed a £75 million move to Arsenal on Saturday, becoming the latest major player to leave St James’ Park.

His exit follows Sandro Tonali’s £100m transfer to Tottenham earlier this summer, leaving new Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle with limited options in the centre of the pitch.

The Magpies are entering a new chapter under Jaissle, who took over from Eddie Howe after the Englishman’s surprise resignation.

With the German coach needing to strengthen his midfield, Newcastle’s hierarchy appear determined to recruit players with established Premier League experience.

Newcastle consider Joao Palhinha

According to Craig Hope of The Daily Mail, Newcastle have expressed interest in Palhinha and are considering the Bayern Munich midfielder as an alternative to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Newcastle have already held discussions regarding a potential deal for Hojbjerg, but the club could shift their attention towards Palhinha, who is expected to leave Bayern during the current transfer window.

The Portuguese international spent last season on loan at Tottenham, where he impressed despite the club’s struggles and eventual relegation.

Spurs decided against making his move permanent and instead invested heavily in Tonali.

Palhinha’s long-term future at Bayern remains uncertain, with manager Vincent Kompany reportedly favouring other midfield options.

The 31-year-old still has two years remaining on his contract at the Allianz Arena, while Aston Villa are also believed to be monitoring the former Fulham star.

Newcastle’s current transfer plans

Newcastle are continuing negotiations for Hojbjerg, with a potential deal believed to be worth around £13m.

The Danish midfielder has reportedly shown an interest in joining Jaissle’s side, although there is still work required to complete an agreement.

If negotiations fail to progress, Palhinha could become the preferred option.

Signing Palhinha could represent smart business for Newcastle.

The experienced midfielder is known for his physicality, defensive ability and tireless work rate, while his previous Premier League experience means he should require little time to adapt.

However, Newcastle may need more than one midfield addition.

There is also uncertainty surrounding Joe Willock, who could leave for Besiktas if the Turkish club meets Newcastle’s asking price.

With Guimaraes and Tonali already gone, adding both Palhinha and Hojbjerg could therefore make sense as Jaissle attempts to rebuild his midfield and guide Newcastle back into European contention.