According to Reuters, Manchester United are in advanced talks to complete the transfer of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes for around €80 million, but the interest in his services from Real Madrid is making the negotiations more complicated than they would’ve been otherwise.
United want an experienced, high-quality midfielder to come in as a replacement for Casemiro, who has already confirmed his intention to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. With 147 Premier League matches under his belt, Guimaraes is obviously a fitting candidate. Furthermore, it is believed that Casemiro himself has recommended his compatriot for the role.
However, Real Madrid – Casemiro’s former club – faces a similar situation with Eduardo Camavinga, who is expected to leave the Spanish capital, and they also need a new player to provide “commanding presence” in the middle of the park. Carlo Ancelotti, who coached Casemiro at Real and now coaches Guimaraes at Brazil, has pointed out the Newcastle man to his former employer, Florentino Perez.
As for Newcastle, sitting ninth in the Premier League table with 30 rounds played, they face a struggle to secure participation in any European competition in 2026-27, following their humiliating exit from this season’s Champions League at the hands of Barcelona. With two years remaining on his contract, they’re apparently willing to sanction the sale of the 28-year-old, rather than risk his market value decreasing in any subsequent transfer windows.