Blow for Liverpool as PL midfielder has ‘secret’ Barcelona clause in his contract

Liverpool target Bruno Guimaraes has Barcelona clause in Newcastle contract

Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes is one of the Premier League’s best midfielders. His talent is unparalleled and if he keeps up his consistency, he could reach the levels of absolutely top players. It is definitely heavy words at the moment, but it all depends on just one person, Guimaraes himself.

Following his top-class run of form at the Magpies, top clubs have come in for him but the 25-year-old remains keen on staying at Newcastle. He matches the profile that Liverpool currently need to reinforce, which is of a primarily defensive midfielder capable of playing in central midfield as well.

However, a major roadblock in the Reds signing him would be the intricate details in his new contract situation with Eddie Howe’s side that might have a huge domino effect and prove to be detrimental to Liverpool’s transfer plans as well.

According to Sport via ECHO, Guimaraes has a release clause of over £100m in his contract with the Magpies. However, in order to make it easy for him to move to his ‘dream club’, the former Lyon man has an additional clause in his contract, allowing Barcelona to secure his services for £55m-£60m.

Catalonia calling?

This clause, tailored to his dream of playing for the Catalan giants, could complicate Liverpool’s pursuit of the talented midfielder. It introduces a level of uncertainty and competition that may influence the transfer market dynamics.

Liverpool, renowned for their strategic and calculated approach to transfers, will need to weigh their options carefully. The potential acquisition of Guimaraes could be a transformative move for the club, but navigating these contractual complexities is no small task.

With the way things are appearing right now, it is tough to see Guimaraes in Liverpool colours sometime soon, but nothing is in stone when it comes to football. Only time will give us more clarity.

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The coming months will be crucial in determining the future of Bruno Guimaraes and whether he will make a move to Liverpool, Barcelona, or stay with Newcastle. The intricacies of his contract may hold the key to this exciting transfer saga, and Liverpool fans will certainly be eager to see how it unfolds.