Real Madrid are interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports.
The 24-year-old has been impressive since his arrival in English football following his move from Lyon in January, which Transfermarkt reports cost the Magpies £38 million.
The Brazilian has scored three goals in his 12 Premier League games so far and has already become a fan favorite at St. James' Park. His ability to control the ball and dictate play from defensive midfield has been a key factor in Newcastle's upturn in form. Only title-chasers Liverpool have earned more league points than Eddie Howe's side in 2022.
Guimaraes' form hasn't gone unnoticed at some of Europe's biggest clubs. Real Madrid are reportedly keen to bring the playmaker to the Bernabeu, according to Spanish outlet AS.
Carlo Ancelotti is desperate to inject some younger legs into the Los Blancos midfield. The legendary trio of Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are all in their thirties.
The Brazilian international not being an automatic starter when he initially arrived on Tyneside. However, he has quickly established himself as a key figure in Howe's side.
The reigning Spanish champions are aware that the holding midfielder will not be cheap. They are prepared to wait until after the World Cup in Qatar this coming winter before signing Guimaraes.
Star Newcastle signing has been a target of Real Madrid's rivals in the past
The Magpies looked to be in desperate relegation trouble following a dreadful start to the season. However, following the well-publicized takeover of the club by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and with nearly £100 million spent in January, the Toon Army have reached the 40-point mark.
Guimaraes was arguably the club's marquee winter signing after Newcastle fended off interest from a number of European clubs to secure the South American's signature. The player seems to be enjoying life in the North East of England, telling the Chronicle after he scored a last-minute winner against Leicester:
"I just want to be a legend here."
During his time at Lyon, AS also claimed that Real Madrid's great rivals Atletico attempted to lure Guimaraes away from Ligue 1. Following former midfielder Thomas Partey's departure to Arsenal in January 2020, Diego Simeone was keen to replace the Ghanian with the now-Newcastle player.
Unfortunately for Simeone, Lyon demanded around €60 million for Guimaraes, so the Colchoneros signed Geoffrey Kondogbia from Valencia instead.
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player that we need: young winger that are fast,skillful,hard working,patient,can adapt market value about 20million is enough as a replacement for vinicius btw they should also sell hazard centre forward: 1.martinez:being the best player in inter this season,24years old,stable player and very quality player,can fit in well with rodrygo and vinicius as they can assist him sell or loan mayoral or jovic 2.nunez,very young,22years old,had high potential and very good at shooting skill,probably can fit in well in real as both Brazilian winger can assist him right winger rodrygo had high potential butstill not good enough and asensio,bale going to leave soon.get gnarby is the best option midfielder get tchouameni is enough as we already got camavinga and valverde,btw they should also loan Blanco and sell ceballos defender sign Paul Torres or kounde that can play with militao in the future sell Vallejo and odriozola right back sign Southampton right back before he become expensive