Bruno Guimaraes to Man United, £69m transfer ultimatum, Casemiro’s crucial role
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Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer as a replacment for Casemiro
Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with Manchester United (Image: PA)
Everything you need to know following the news surrounding Manchester United’s transfer pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes…
- £69m ‘advanced talks’: Manchester United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for a fee of £69million as a primary replacement for the outgoing Casemiro. However, United could have to compete with interest from Real Madrid, along with Newcastle’s desire to tie Guimaraes down to a new improved contract, which would complicate any potential summer move.
- Shearer’s stance: Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has warned that the club faces a battle to keep star players like Guimaraes if they fail to secure European football for next season. While dismissing some of the advanced talks reports as “rubbish”, Shearer acknowledged that the “noise” surrounding a potential £69m move to Manchester United will only intensify as the summer transfer window approaches.
- Casemiro’s influence: United are reportedly hoping that departing midfielder Casemiro can act as an agent to help convince his Brazil team-mate Guimaraes to choose Old Trafford over interest from Real Madrid. The Newcastle captain has previously cited Casemiro as an idol and inspiration, potentially giving United a crucial advantage in securing the £69m-rated star as his successor this summer.
- European need: Former United player Danny Simpson has suggested that Newcastle may struggle to keep star midfielders Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali if they fail to secure European football for next season. With Guimaraes identified as a top priority to replace the departing Casemiro, the Magpies’ current league position and recent Champions League exit could force them to sell their key assets to bigger clubs.
- Contract latest: The Chronicle suggest that Newcastle have initiated contact with Guimaraes regarding a contract extension beyond 2028, despite the intense speculation linking him with Manchester United. Newcastle sources have labelled transfer claims as inaccurate while emphasising their desire to secure the Brazilian’s long-term future.
- Howe reacts: Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has branded reports of advanced talks between Guimaraes and Manchester United as “nonsense,” labelling the rumours as “totally disrespectful” to his captain. Howe insisted that Guimaraes remains fully committed to Newcastle and is currently focused solely on recovering from injury rather than entertaining “unwanted” transfer distractions.