Newcastle target Felix Nmecha as Bruno Guimaraes edges closer to Arsenal move | OneFootball

Newcastle United have added Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their target list as club captain Bruno Guimaraes edges closer to a marquee move to Arsenal, according to L’Equipe.

With Arsenal pushing to finalise an £80 million deal for Guimaraes, Newcastle are already working to secure a high-calibre replacement capable of anchoring the team’s midfield.

Following a summer that has already seen multiple high-profile departures from Tyneside, making a statement signing to offset Guimaraes’ impending exit is essential.

Nmecha, 25, has emerged as a candidate after a series of standout performances for Dortmund last season and for Germany during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Newcastle have long admired Nmecha’s profile, having previously considered a move for the midfielder during his time at Wolfsburg before ultimately signing Sandro Tonali.

Now with substantial Bundesliga and Champions League experience at Signal Iduna Park, the Magpies view the German international as an ideal fit to add physicality and ball progression to their midfield.

Dortmund hold strong leverage, with Nmecha under contract until 2030 and valued at around €100 million for the current window.

While a reported €80 million clause becomes active in future windows, Newcastle hope to convince the German club to open formal negotiations now, with a significant windfall on the way.

Premier League rivals Manchester United and Manchester City have also been linked with the player this summer, but United have since signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Meanwhile, City are currently working on a move for Ayyoub Bouaddi after their earlier acquisition of Elliot Anderson.

With Guimaraes’ transfer to Arsenal entering its final stages, Newcastle could accelerate direct talks with Dortmund to ensure a near-seamless transition in midfield ahead of the new Premier League campaign.