According to sources, leicester city has rekindled their interest in Bruno Guimaraes, the captain of Newcastle United.
Speculation first rose up over the summer when the Magpies failed to qualify for Europe. Although the Brazilian had signed to a lucrative contract deal a year prior, interest was stifled by his £100 million release clause.
A shock injury to Man City superstar Rodri reportedly threatens to ruin Newcastle’s campaign in January, but Spanish outlets claim the champions could sign Guimaraes, who they value at £71 million. Guimaraes soon committed his future to Newcastle, and Eddie Howe made him captain ahead of the season. The Magpies were in a strong position to keep their talisman. Georgeordie Journos on ShotsTV! Dom & Jordan pick their best Newcastle United games.
After Rodri’s ACL injury was determined to be serious, Pep Guardiola remained silent. The City manager experimented with two alternative midfield lineups in the matches against Newcastle and Slovan Bratislava.
Guardiola’s description of Guimaraes as a “exceptional holding midfielder” earlier this year piqued intrigue even more. Prior to the 2024–25 season, however, the midfield player denied the rumors, stating that he was determined to win a trophy on Tyneside.
He remarked, “I am here and I never said I would like to leave.” “I want to add my name to the club’s history since I signed, and nothing has changed. I work with my agency on this; I don’t get involved in it. My attention is on Newcastle, and I’m content.
“I’d like to take home some awards. Everyone thought I was insane when I claimed I wanted to play in the Champions League when I first arrived! I want to go back there and win something now. We work hard for it.”
