As Manchester City turn towards summer reinforcements, Pep Guardiola’s side are reportedly poised to chase a midfield addition worth as much as £100m when the window swings open.
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To say that the Citizens have had a season to forget would be quite an understatement. Everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong for the Premier League champions, starting with Rodri’s ACL injury against Arsenal in the early stages of the campaign. And since then, injuries have summed City’s campaign up to hand Guardiola the most frustrating season of his career.
For the first time in the Spaniard’s time at The Etihad, the Citizens are in desperate need of a rebuild which already got underway in the January transfer window. Welcoming the likes of Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis and Nico Gonzalez, they’ll be hoping their winter spending is enough to earn a place in the Premier League’s top four.
Then, once the summer arrives, the champions are reportedly set to turn their attention towards a Premier League midfielder. According to GiveMeSport, Manchester City are poised to chase a deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, who value their star midfielder at as much as £100m this summer.
The Brazilian has once again enjoyed an excellent campaign at St James’ Park, with the Magpies once again battling for a top-four race and reaching the Carabao Cup final.
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With Kevin De Bruyne set to leave as a free agent this summer, the arrival of Guimaraes could instantly replace the Belgian and ease any concerns over replicating his qualities.
“Great” Guimaraes could revive Man City’s midfield
Whether it’s with Newcastle or, indeed, at Manchester City, Guimaraes looks destined to reach the top of European football. The Brazilian, alongside Alexander Isak, is arguably the most important player under Eddie Howe, who was full of praise for both him and countryman Joelinton.
The Newcastle boss told reporters: “They’re a joy to work with. They do have that inner strength. They’re both great people and they’ve become integral to the squad. They’re settled in and are very popular.
“They do have a slight flamboyance with the way they play. I’m delighted with both of them. Long may that continue, really.”
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Premier League stats 24/25 (via FBref) |
Bruno Guimaraes |
Kevin De Bruyne |
|---|---|---|
|
Starts |
25 |
11 |
|
Assists |
6 |
6 |
|
Progressive passes per 90 |
7.58 |
9.46 |
|
Ball recoveries |
5.08 |
3.57 |
Given the success that Guimaraes has enjoyed next to both Sandro Tonali and Joelinton, the Newcastle star could reach another level entirely next to the likes of Rodri and Bernardo Silva.
As Manchester City look to transform their midfield, Guimaraes should be at the top of their wishlist. He ticks the box for Premier League experience and a player who’s ready to step into a Guardiola side.