Newcastle have reportedly made it clear to a number of sides that Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the membership this summer time, no matter what affords arrive. The Brazilian worldwide shone within the Premier League this season and performed a pivotal function in his aspect securing Champions League soccer with a fourth-place end.

Guimaraes shaped a rock-solid reference to Joelinton within the coronary heart of Eddie Howe’s aspect and the membership want to purchase a playmaker with the intention to full the trio forward of subsequent season. Leicester City star James Maddison has been closely linked with a transfer to St James’ Park, with Manchester United’s Scott McTominay additionally admired.

Though fears in Tyneside grew lately when reviews emerged that each Liverpool and Barcelona have been eager to signal Guimaraes this summer time. According to Goal, the Reds had ‘made contact’ with Newcastle over a possible transfer and made the playmaker their prime goal.

Barca are additionally monitoring the state of affairs to grasp the Magpies’ stance and whether or not they can be prepared to half methods with the ex-Lyon star, and it has not taken lengthy for the La Liga champions to have their questions answered.

According to the Daily Star, Newcastle have ‘made it clear’ to the 2 aforementioned golf equipment that Guimaraes won't be bought this summer time and that he stays a key participant of their plans for the longer term. Barcelona have been stated to be prepared to desk a proposal within the area of £80million for the 25-year-old, although it doesn't seem {that a} bid of any worth can be entertained at this stage.

Instead, Newcastle want to resume their plans of signing a marquee midfielder to finish their trio within the centre of the park and have recognized RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai as a prime goal.