Liverpool join Chelsea and Real Madrid in the race to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes next summer
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo (h/t the Liverpool Echo), Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Real Madrid in the race to sign 25-year-old Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes.
Liverpool have shown interest in the midfielder recently, and now other elite teams are also keeping tabs on the player. These clubs are expected to revive their interest in the former Ligue 1 talent, potentially in January or next summer.
On the other hand, Newcastle are determined to retain the South American player and are actively working to secure his long-term future. Although the 25-year-old’s current contract runs until the summer of 2026, the Magpies are looking to extend his deal.
Guimaraes moved to St. James Park in January 2022 from Olympique Lyon, and the club’s recent financial boost following its takeover has enabled them to make high-profile signings in the current transfer windows.
Hence, it wouldn’t be unexpected for the Magpies to seek a massive transfer fee for their star player. It is said that Eddie Howe’s side is looking for €120 million (£100m). Given the current state of the market, it’s understandable for the Tyneside club to make such demands.
Liverpool underwent significant changes in their midfield during the summer, losing key players like Jordan Henderson and Fabinho. However, they’ve made promising additions to their midfield.
Players like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are already showing their quality at Anfield. Additionally, the club secured the signings of Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch, further enhancing their midfield options.
The Reds are expected to continue their pursuit of a new midfielder in the coming year, and Guimaraes is seen as an ideal addition to Jurgen Klopp’s team. However, given the player’s extremely high release clause, the English giants may need to break their club-record transfer fee to secure the Brazilian’s services at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have the urge to spend big, and they can make things difficult for any club. On the other hand, it is uncertain whether Madrid will spend such a huge sum to sign a midfielder, as they have already brought in Jude Bellingham for a similar fee from Borussia Dortmund.
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In our opinion, Guimaraes might be lured to the idea of joining Liverpool, considering their status in the Premier League and the potential excitement of being part of Klopp’s long-term project.
However, it remains to be seen whether this rumour holds any value and whether the Magpies succeed in tying the player to a new long-term contract. Real Madrid’s presence in the race always complicates matters while Chelsea have made it a habit to steal our midfield targets.
