Bruno Guimaraes would miss all three games due to a left thigh tear. He is currently back in his homeland of Brazil, where he recently spent time at Atletico Mineiro’s training centre in Belo Horizonte as part of his rehabilitation.

But he's now not the only option on Newcastle's shortlist. Verbruggen is now an option and that could spark a fierce battle with Premier League rivals Chelsea. The Blues are also reportedly interested in the Brighton goalkeeper, despite the improved form of Robert Sanchez so far this season.

Reece James scored the goal that brought Chelsea back into the game Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images There were no indications in Chelsea’s first-half performance at St James’ Park that they were going to start a comeback and draw 2-2 with Newcastle ...

Mike Penders Contact Signals Summer Goalkeeper ShiftNewcastle United’s summer planning appears to have begun between the posts. According to a report by Jeunes

UEFA have published damning financial figures for Chelsea after last summer’s £26.7million fine.

Newcastle are looking to move up the Premier League table as we approach the run-in