Newcastle United will look to keep 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes at St. James’ Park beyond the summer amid his links with Manchester City.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Bruno Guimaraes remains the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Premier League champions are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of several players. However, Newcastle United will aim to keep City at bay and retain the Brazilian international’s services beyond the summer.
The rise and rise of Bruno Guimaraes
Bruno Guimaraes has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since joining Newcastle United from Lyon in a deal worth £40 million in January 2022. The South American midfielder hit the ground running at St. James’ Park, helping the Tyneside outfit avoid relegation in the 2021/22 season before guiding them to a top-four finish in the 2022/23 campaign.
The 27-year-old remains a pivotal figure for Newcastle United, with his performances holding the key for Newcastle United. The former Lyon midfielder has turned out nearly 150 times thus far for the Tyneside club while chipping in with 19 goals and 24 assists.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian midfielder’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. A move across the Premier League might be next on his agenda, with Manchester City keen on signing him from Newcastle United.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Manchester City’s interest in Bruno Guimaraes is understandable. While the Premier League champions reinforced their midfield unit in the winter transfer window by signing Nico Gonzalez from FC Porto, several midfielders face an uncertain future at the Etihad. Manchester City might part ways with Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Kalvin Phillips, and Matheus Nunes in the summer transfer window.
So, the Newcastle United midfield mainstay has emerged as a viable target for Manchester City. The Magpies resisted approaches in the winter transfer window and will do that again during the summer.
Manchester City should not have any qualms about breaking the bank to sign the 27-year-old Brazilian international and help Newcastle United make a profit on their investment of £40 million. However, the Magpies are desperate to keep their star midfielder at St. James’ Park for another season.
