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Newcastle United are looking to make up for lost time in the transfer market, as they look to finally solve their midfield problem.

By Tom Cunningham · Football Fancast

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:15 PM

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Newcastle United are reportedly working on signing 17-year-old midfielder Eduardo Pape from Brazilian club Cruzeiro.
The permanent transfer would reportedly require triggering an international release clause valued at €100m (£83m).
European heavyweights Arsenal and Bayern Munich are also reportedly pursuing the teenage midfielder.

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Newcastle United are reportedly working on a deal to sign 17-year-old midfielder Eduardo Pape from Cruzeiro. According to a report from TeamTalk, the Magpies are facing competition from Bayern Munich and Arsenal for the Brazilian prospect, who reportedly possesses a €100m (£83m) international release clause.

Football FanCast writer Tom Cunningham argues Pape could help Newcastle move past the regret of losing former midfielder Elliot Anderson. Following recent exits of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, manager Matthias Jaissle's squad has struggled with midfield recruitment, having suffered a Carabao Cup exit against Everton.

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