Newcastle United are able to reject a bid from Manchester United for Bruno Guimaraes, in response to reports.
The 28-year-old has been a pivotal figure for Newcastle since he moved to St James’ Park in a £40 million deal from Lyon in 2022.
Guimaraes is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and Newcastle have won just two of their 16 Premier League matches without him of their side since he joined the club 4 years ago.
On Thursday, Reuters reported that United have made an approach to sign Guimaraes for the summer transfer window with a €80m (£69m) deal being discussed with Newcastle.
It was also reported that Casemiro had personally really helpful the signing of Guimaraes to United’s hierarchy as his midfield alternative.
Casemiro is attributable to leave United at the tip of the season when his contract expires.
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Nonetheless, talkSPORT reports that while Guimaraes could also be on United’s shortlist, Newcastle don’t have any intention of selling their captain.
The report adds that Newcastle are even seeking to extend Guimaraes’ contract, which currently runs until 2028, with a purpose to keep the Brazil international on the club.
Elsewhere, ESPN Brasil reports that Newcastle could be open to selling Guimaraes but United would want a bid of not less than €80m (£69m).
The report also claims that Casemiro has been pushing Guimaraes’ signing behind the scenes at United but a cope with Newcastle ‘shouldn’t be that advanced’.
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