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The three Newcastle United transfers that have made this season a struggle

It has not been a great start to the Newcastle United season. On the one hand, United have navigated two rounds of the Carabao Cup and are currently still only...You can click here to read the full article.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:04 AM
The three Newcastle United transfers that have made this season a struggle
Key Things to Know
  • The writer argues that missing out on Victor Munoz and Johan Manzambi alongside selling Bruno Guimaraes caused Newcastle's poor start.
  • Newcastle agreed to terms with Munoz and Manzambi before they moved permanently to Liverpool and Aston Villa respectively.
  • The author criticizes Newcastle for selling captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for an £80 million fee.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for NUFC The Mag, the contributor argues that Newcastle United's early season struggles stem from three key transfer situations: missing out on Victor Munoz and Johan Manzambi, and selling Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal. After losing three of their last four matches, Newcastle sits in 11th place in the Premier League under new manager Matthias Jaissle, who faces mounting pressure amid recent squad turnover and injuries.

The writer claims Liverpool triggered Munoz's release clause after Newcastle agreed to terms, while Manzambi joined Aston Villa instead of Newcastle. Additionally, the writer criticizes the club's decision to accept an £80 million bid for Guimaraes, though they urge supporters to remain patient with Jaissle across his upcoming fixtures.

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