Man City now join hunt to sign Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes – Sources
Man City are in the hunt to sign Newcastle United superstar Bruno Guimaraes this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that the Citizens could make a swoop for Guimaraes, 26, in the off-season.
It is believed that many clubs across Europe and the Premier League are also keeping tabs on the midfielder ahead of the summer.
The Brazil international has a £100million release clause in his Newcastle contract and garnered mass interest in the January transfer window – reportedly from the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Man City to make summer swoop for Newcastle star Guimaraes?
Now, Pep Guardiola’s side have added him to their summer target list as they look to bolster their midfield.
Amid pressure to abide by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability requirements, the Magpies could be forced to sanction big-name departures this summer, with Football Insider revealing (2 March) that there is a “real possibility” that Guimaraes is sold.
Guimaraes has been a standout for Eddie Howe’s side having started every Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup game he has been available for this season.
However, he is one of many midfield targets for Man City this summer.
Well-placed sources told Football Insider (28 February) that City are stepping up their interest in Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz, with Guardiola a “huge fan” of the Brazilian.
Football Insider also revealed (27 March) that West Ham United expect the Premier League holders to move again for Lucas Paqueta this summer.
Man City sit third in the Premier League table after back-to-back victories against Crystal Palace on Saturday (6 April) and Villa last week (3 April).
After their 3-3 Champions League quarter-final draw against Real Madrid in midweek (9 April), they will return to league action at the Etihad against Luton Town on Saturday (13 April).
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