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‘Let’s see’ - Fabrizio Romano drops big Newcastle United update on Bruno Guimaraes replacement Newcastle United are determined to sign a Bruno Guimaraes replacement before the Premier League opener. Newcastle United will reportedly consider a fresh approach for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Toon chiefs had a verbal offer worth around £45million rejected a fortnight ago. Nottingham Forest were also in the running but are assessing Tijjani Reijnders as a potential replacement. Bergvall's hefty price tag - thought to be north of £50million - is proving to be a stumbling block. However, the Swede is keen to explore his options to pursue first-team football. Fabrizio Romano report Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano claims Newcastle could make a fresh approach for Bergvall - who Eddie Howe liked before his shock resignation. Further talks are expected to discuss potential Bruno Guimaraes replacements. "Now the conversation is ongoing with the coach Matthias Jaissle,” Romano said. “One of the players they appreciated, for example, is Lucas Bergvall. They were looking at him because he might leave Tottenham in the summer transfer window. “He's a player who was already approved by Eddie Howe. Let's see now with the new coach, Matthias Jaissle. Over the next two to three days, they will have more meetings and decide which kind of player they want to add to their squad. "Bergvall could be an option, not the only one, but I'm sure Newcastle will do something in that position because obviously they lost Bruno and they need a top midfielder, so they are working on that for sure." David Hopkinson on Bruno Guimaraes sale On selling Guimaraes, Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson insisted the £75million fee is good value for the club. He said: “It was not the fee that I think Arsenal had hoped to pay and of course we would have liked an even higher number. “But I think you’re dealing with sophisticated actors on both sides and that’s what negotiation looks like. It’s a fee that satisfies us. If you want to put a merchandising spin on it, it’s the highest fee for a player in that position at that age. “Is that a good deal for Newcastle United? I believe it is. But Arsenal are getting a very special player and person so this works from a financial perspective for both sides.”