Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, a target for other bigwigs.
According to Spanish publication AS, Manchester City have established contact with the representatives of Bruno Guimaraes. The 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder is a target for Chelsea, Liverpool, and Barcelona as well.
The Newcastle United midfielder has a €115 million release clause in his contract, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City can get the deal done. They need to add more quality in the middle of the park, and Guimaraes would be a solid acquisition.
The Brazilian has established himself as a key player for Newcastle, and he is undoubtedly one of the best central midfielders in the league right now. Manchester City need more quality and depth in that department. Signing one of the best players in the league would improve them immensely.
The opportunity to play for Manchester City should be an attractive option for the Brazilian midfielder as well. It would be a major step up in his career, and he would get to compete for major trophies as well.
Newcastle are tenth in the league table, and they are expected to miss out on European qualification. Top players might want to move on in the summer, and the Magpies will be under pressure to sell him as well. They will need to balance the books after missing out on Champions League revenues, and they could look to sell Bruno Guimaraes.
Bruno Guimaraes would improve Chelsea, Liverpool
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked with the player as well, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make their move in the coming weeks. Both clubs could use a midfield controller who will help out defensively and control the tempo of the game.
The Brazilian is well-settled in the Premier League, and he could improve them immensely and make an instant impact next season. However, the €115 million asking price could be a problem for the two clubs. Liverpool have other priorities as well, and Chelsea will have to comply with financial regulations after missing out on Champions League qualification.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are thought to be keeping tabs on his situation as well. However, the Blaugrana are going through financial difficulties, and they will struggle to compete with Manchester City.
It seems that Manchester City might be the favourites to land the Brazilian midfielder at the end of the season. City have a proven track record of winning trophies, and Bruno Guimaraes will certainly relish the opportunity to play for them next season.
