Newcastle United are reportedly concerned about the long-term future of Bruno Guimaraes amid his links with Manchester City.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Bruno Guimaraes is the subject of interest from Manchester United. However, the Premier League champions chose not to trigger his release clause of £100 million before it expired. But Newcastle United remain concerned about the long-term future of the Brazilian international as they expect Manchester City to make an offer.
The Bruno Guimaraes tale
Bruno Guimaraes has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joining Newcastle United from Lyon in January 2022. He did not take much time to settle down at St. James’ Park and was pivotal as the Tyneside outfit not only evaded relegation but also nearly finished in the top half of the Premier League table.
The 26-year-old went from strength to strength in the 2022/23 campaign but saw his performance levels dropping last season. Guimaraes has turned out over 100 times thus far for Newcastle United while chipping in with 17 goals and 16 assists. In addition, he has become a mainstay in the middle of the park for his club and country.
Meanwhile, Bruno Guimaraes’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Recent reports have linked the Brazilian international with Arsenal, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. He is also a target for Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
Manchester City interested
Manchester City’s interest in Bruno Guimaraes makes sense. The Premier League champions have been scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.
Guimaraes has thus emerged as a viable target for Manchester City, although they chose not to trigger his release clause of £100 million before it expired. Meanwhile, Newcastle United hope to keep hold of the 26-year-old beyond the summer transfer window. However, they are concerned about his future as they cannot rule out a move by Manchester City.
Recent reports have claimed that a move to Manchester City appeals to the Brazilian midfielder. So, it will be interesting to see if Guimaraes remains at St. James’ Park beyond the summer transfer window.
