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Published on 2024-07-19 12:30:00
Manchester City is focused on potentially negotiating and signing Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes to strengthen their squad’s midfield area. Concerns over workload and cover for existing players like Rodrigo have pushed the Etihad Stadium bosses to prioritize recruitment in this position. Despite previously turning down the opportunity to sign Guimaraes via a release clause, City’s transfer market activity is now in full swing as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The potential deal for Guimaraes is seen as a positive negotiation for Manchester City, with the club valuing him around £85 million, similar to what they agreed to pay for his Brazil teammate Lucas Paqueta. City is reportedly willing to offer players on preferential terms, loans, or sales to soften the impact on their Premier League rivals. Guimaraes was previously linked with interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, both of whom passed on recruiting him at a high transfer fee.
If a deal is completed, Guimaraes is unlikely to feature in Manchester City’s pre-season activities, as new signing Savinho is expected to join the team in early August. Despite initial hesitations, Guimaraes’ love for Newcastle United’s fans and caution from the player and his representatives indicate a potential positive outcome for all parties involved in the negotiation.
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