NEWCASTLE are braced for a mass exodus of stars this summer.
Eddie Howe’s Toon Army suffered a painful exit against on Wednesday, losing the last-16 second leg 7-2 to slump to an 8-3 aggregate defeat.
Bruno Guimaraes could leave Newcastle if they fail to reach the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
Sandro Tonali is attracting transfer interestCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Magpies sit ninth in the Prem table, seven points behind fifth-placed Liverpool with just eight games left.
And a failure to return to Europe’s top table could see Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes and Tino Livramento move away from St James’ Park.
Boss Howe will hope a Tyne-Wear derby win over Sunderland on Sunday can spark a rally to avoid a nightmare summer as rivals circle.
Toon skipper Guimaraes was linked with this week as a replacement for fellow Brazil midfielder Casemiro.
The Toon ace, 28, still has two years on his contract but, with Real Madrid keen and Champions League football a doubt, holding on to him or other big hitters may be struggle.
As SunSport exclusively revealed, Michael Carrick’s United, , and are interested in £100million-rated midfielder Tonali.
Club officials claim the Italian, 25, is happy but his agent has hinted he could look to leave.
Newcastle lost for a British record £130m to Liverpool last summer and are determined not to keep losing their top players — but Champions League football would be key. Gordon and Livramento are also high on Arsenal’s hit list — as revealed by SunSport in recent months.
The Gunners are leading Liverpool in the £75m chase for winger Gordon but they must see off City to land full-back Livramento, whose deal runs to 2028.
Newcastle need defensive options with Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar to become free agents.
Keeper Aaron Ramsdale is not expected to see his loan from Southampton made permanent, with Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel and Bart Verbruggen of Brighton on their radar.
Palmeiras’ Brazilian whiz Allan, 21, is one of several talents that Toon are eyeing up. While Spurs’ Dominic Solanke and Chelsea’s Liam Delap are being monitored.
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