According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle United has identified Palhinha as a midfield option and continues to pursue Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, with negotiations accelerating.

Newcastle United is seeking an experienced midfielder to address the void created by the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, and Palhinha has emerged as a primary target.

Newcastle United is in advanced negotiations to sign Olympique Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, with a deal potentially worth around £13 million that could be finalized within 48 hours.

The Daily Mail understands that 31-year-old Hojbjerg has signaled his willingness to join the club. New head coach Matthias Jaissle views the Danish midfielder as an ideal organizer to anchor the team's young midfield.

However, work remains to be completed on the transfer, and Newcastle United has also identified alternatives, including Palhinha. Aston Villa is also monitoring the 31-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder. Palhinha spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur and is expected to return to the Premier League this summer.

Newcastle United is attracted to the Portuguese international, whose profile aligns with the club's strategy of pairing experienced players alongside younger signings such as Steur and Alagie Bamba, both 20 years old.

Sporting director Ross Wilson is prioritizing the addition of a midfielder and a full-back, with further recruitment dependent on Jaissle's assessment of squad needs.

If Besiktas meets Newcastle United's valuation, midfielder Joe Willock will depart the club, with sources suggesting a move is likely. Goalkeeper Nick Pope has also been granted permission to leave, and although no formal offers have materialized, Ipswich and Celtic are reportedly keeping tabs on his availability.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United expects midfielder Lewis Miley to be fit for the opening fixture against Liverpool, having recovered from a broken leg. However, the fixture arrives too soon for Livramento.

The English defender is currently in the United States continuing his recovery from a calf injury that ruled him out at Euro 2024. He is likely to return for the second weekend of the season in the away trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

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