Reports indicate that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is eyeing a move for Newcastle United striker Bruno Guimaraes.
Since joining the Premier League from Lyon in January 2022 for a reported fee of €42.10 million, the Brazilian midfielder has impressed with his performances.
Guimaraes has made 97 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 13 goals and providing six assists from a deep-lying midfield role.
According to Fichajes.net, Manchester City would need to shell out more than €100 million to secure the 26-year-old’s services.
Despite the hefty price tag, Newcastle United is keen to retain Guimaraes and could leverage his €115 million release clause to fend off potential suitors.
Guimaraes remains a pivotal figure for Newcastle United and is under contract with the club until 2028.
While a move to Manchester City might be enticing given their recent success, Guimaraes could find himself playing second fiddle to Rodri in the midfield pecking order.
The prospect of joining a Premier League and European-winning side without any assurances of regular playing time may seem risky.
Nevertheless, Guimaraes is a highly sought-after talent, with several top European clubs expressing interest in his services.
Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs monitoring his situation.
Despite Guimaraes’ contributions, Newcastle United currently finds themselves in 10th place in the league, a far cry from their top-four finish last season.
This could prompt the midfielder to consider his options and weigh the potential for achieving success elsewhere
In other news, Manchester City defender John Stones is facing a race against time to recover from injury ahead of their Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday.
The 29-year-old suffered a muscle injury while representing his country in a friendly against Belgium, forcing him off the pitch after just 10 minutes. Stones’ absence could pose a challenge for Manchester City as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal.
Stones has featured 22 times for Manchester City this season across all competitions, contributing with a goal and an assist.
However, his injury woes have seen him miss a total of 12 games for both club and country due to a hip problem earlier in the season.
