Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw both likely to be considered as next Newcastle United captain | OneFootball

Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw are likely to be under consideration to replace Bruno Guimaraes as the next Newcastle United captain, according to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards.

The Brazilian midfielder is joining Arsenal, and new Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle will need to appoint a new skipper.

Botman and Thiaw have become much more forceful in their leadership of the group, and one of them is likely to be the next captain.

Kieran Trippier was Newcastle’s vice-captain before leaving at the end of last season, while Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy were also part of the leadership group under former boss Eddie Howe.

Murphy has continued his role in the dressing room. The 31-year-old has been name-checked as playing a key role in helping the new signings settle in.

He could also come into consideration but is unlikely to be a regular starter under Jaissle and has been linked with a move away from Newcastle this summer.

Thiaw and Botman were regular starters last season when they were available for selection.

The German defender could get the nod, but Burn could also be a perfect choice to replace Guimaraes as captain.

Guimaraes was a great leader for the Magpies on and off the pitch, exemplifying his porfessionalism through the transfer saga.