Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes wears the armband during the Premier League match against Manchester City. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle have been below par in 2024/25 and that could explain why starlet Bruno Guimaraes is open to a move to Manchester City as early as January.
The Brazilian recently signed a new long-term contract with the Magpies, but that was it Angry at his teammates' performance During the recent defeat against Brentford.
Bruno Guimarães may move to Manchester City
Pep Guardiola urged salary earners to sign the midfielder As a replacement for Rodri, with the Spaniard at least six months away from recovering enough to play again.
Interestingly, The Times (Subscription required) reported that Guimarães is open to a move to the defending Premier League champions, even in the upcoming January transfer window.
With the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules continuing to hit clubs hard, Newcastle may finally be forced to accept the inevitable and sell one of their biggest names so they can not only stay on the right side of financial fair play, but also boost others. Division areas.
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There is arguably no bigger name in Newcastle's current squad than Guimaraes, and his sale, if it happens, would send a message to the Toon Army.
A message that every club, no matter how much money its owners have, still needs to be committed.
Following the PIF takeover and the subsequent improvement in every aspect of the club, there seemed to be a real feeling that Newcastle were on the cusp of something special.
The win over Paris Saint-Germain has, for now, turned out to be the highlight, and it may also explain why Guimaraes, often a hero to Geordi fans, is finally considering a move to pastures new.