Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a sensational £100 million move for a standout Premier League talent, with manager Pep Guardiola expressing strong admiration. The reigning Premier League champions are contemplating a bid for Bruno Guimaraes, the highly-rated midfielder currently plying his trade at Newcastle United.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Guimaraes, 26, emerges as a prime target among several midfield options under consideration by the Etihad hierarchy. With Kalvin Phillips facing uncertainties and a probable departure looming, coupled with lingering doubts over Bernardo Silva’s future, Guardiola is contemplating reinforcements in midfield.
In their pursuit of strengthening the midfield, Manchester City have been linked with players such as Lucas Paqueta from West Ham, Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, and Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich. However, recent reports have linked a member of Eddie Howe’s Newcastle squad to the Manchester club.
According to information from FootballTransfers’ Jacque Talbot, Manchester City are exploring the possibility of securing Bruno Guimaraes’ services during the upcoming summer transfer window. Sources close to the situation reveal that the Etihad outfit is showing significant interest in the Brazilian midfielder, largely due to Guardiola’s admiration for his versatility and tenacity on the field. Despite Guardiola’s fondness for Lucas Paqueta, potential transfer talks with the West Ham player are deemed unlikely due to ongoing off-field issues.
FootballTransfers indicates that Manchester City would need to trigger Guimaraes’ £100 million release clause to finalize the deal, indicating that negotiations with Newcastle United may not yield a better outcome for the Brazil international.
Guimaraes has been a standout performer for Newcastle United this season, featuring in 38 matches across all competitions, contributing three goals and six assists. His pivotal role in Newcastle’s successes underscores his value as a potential addition to Manchester City’s midfield lineup.
