Man City add £100m star to trio of midfield targets as they prey on Newcastle FFP woes

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Published on 2024-04-13 09:24:06

Manchester City have set their sights on Newcastle’s midfield star Bruno Guimaraes as one of their top targets this summer, along with Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz and West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian has attracted interest from other European giants like Liverpool, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain due to his impressive performances for Newcastle this season. The Magpies may be forced to sell Guimaraes to meet the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations, with reports suggesting a ‘real possibility’ of a sale.

Guimaraes, who has a £100m release clause in his Newcastle contract, has been a key player for the club, starting every Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup game this season. City are reportedly ‘in the hunt’ for Guimaraes but are also exploring alternative midfield options.

Transfer expert David Ornstein has spoken about the ‘concrete interest’ in Guimaraes as Newcastle looks to balance their finances. While there is a need to sell players to generate funds, Newcastle may struggle to find suitable candidates that would bring in the required finances without damaging the squad. The potential sale of a homegrown player like Guimaraes could be the most financially viable option for the club.

Although there have been reports of interest in other Newcastle players like Isak, it is believed that Guimaraes is more likely to attract concrete offers due to his versatility and skills as a midfielder. While Isak’s importance to the team may deter potential buyers, Guimaraes’ potential departure could be more feasible. Eddie Howe has hinted at Isak staying at the club, but the future of Guimaraes remains uncertain.

Overall, the situation at Newcastle is complex, with financial constraints potentially leading to the sale of key players like Guimaraes. City’s interest in the Brazilian midfielder highlights the competitive market for top talents in European football.

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