Bruno Guimaraes has given Newcastle another headache after Sandro Tonali betting allegations

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes could cause the Magpies another issue amid Sandro Tonali's involvement in an illegal betting investigation.

As per reports in Italy, Tonali has since taken part in a lengthy hearing with federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chine about the allegations.

The midfielder's agent has stated that he is currently battling a gambling addiction, and faces a potential worldwide ban of up to three years if he is found to have bet on football matches, which would breach Article 24 of the sports justice code.

However, any ban would be halved if he negotiated a plea agreement with the authorities.

Should he be found guilty of an offence, and be banned as a result, Tonali would be unavailable to play for Eddie Howe's side until his ban expires.

That would leave Newcastle a player light in midfield - and they could be left without the services of another key midfielder over a contractual clause.

The 25-year-old is committed to St James' Park until 2028, but he could leave the club at any point during his deal.

While rubbishing claims that he had a 'secret clause' to join Barcelona, Romano posted to X (Twitter): "Understand there's no specific release clause for Barcelona or any specific club into Bruno Guimaraes new deal at Newcastle.

"The only clause is valid for all the clubs and it's £100m. No other clauses, sources confirm."