Newcastle United evening headlines: Shearer's statue, Guimaraes decision, summer transfer latest

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's statue looks set to be moved back within the boundaries of St James' Park.

Elsewhere, Eddie Howe must make a decision on whether to hand Bruno Guimaraes his full Magpies debut against Aston Villa.

Here are your Newcastle United headlines for February 10.

Newcastle United's new owners will move Alan Shearer's statue on to the stadium's boundaries.

The Shearer statue was erected by the city council in 2016 when Mike Ashley would not entertain the idea of it being placed close to the Sir Bobby Robson statue near the Gallowgate End.

But a council notice near the ground shows clearly that a planning application has been submitted and providing there are no objections, Shearer will be moved to "home" turf.

Eddie Howe must decide whether to start new boy Bruno Guimaraes in Newcastle United's huge clash against Aston Villa.

Howe had 50,000 fans calling for the classy Brazil international midfielder to be thrust into action from the hour mark onwards in the 3-1 win over Everton.

By starting Bruno, Howe would face a selection dilemma with Joelinton, Jonjo Shelvey and Joe Willock all playing incredibly well in the victory against the Toffees.

Geordie fans loved Bruno's elegant backheel during his injury time cameo but it remains to be seen whether Howe continues to ease the former Lyon ace in gradually.

Newcastle United are determined to hit the ground running when the summer window opens and organisation for the next trading period is already well under way.

Chronicle Live understands that United's recruitment team - currently headed by Steve Nickson - are now putting together a long list for the next window.

And while Newcastle's divisional status is unclear, Nickson and his team are