Here’s the latest on Newcastle reportedly making contact over a Manchester City star described as “unbelievable”:
Rumor Rundown: Newcastle Contacts Man City Star
1. Bruno Guimarães
- Manchester City have shown strong interest in Newcastle’s midfield lynchpin, Bruno Guimarães, potentially as a successor or reinforcement in their midfield. A verbal enquiry was made last summer around a £70 million valuation (TEAMtalk).
- Additionally, reports indicate City are internally considering him as a high-end replacement for Kevin De Bruyne .
- Newcastle, however, have taken a firm stance—labeling him as “untouchable”—and are reportedly preparing a lucrative contract extension to fend off any suitors (The Sun, Goal).
- Teammate Joelinton has also publicly voiced confidence that Guimarães will stay, reflecting belief in his commitment to the club (Manchester Evening News).
2. James Trafford
- Newcastle have reignited talks with Burnley over goalkeeper James Trafford, a long-standing target of theirs, but now Manchester City are circling too, and could hijack the deal .
- Trafford remains high on Newcastle’s shopping list, but City may have the upper hand given their existing agreement with Burnley and prior ties (The Guardian, FourFourTwo, Talksport).
Verdict (in ~300 words)
Manchester City’s interest in Bruno Guimarães appears the most concrete and high-profile. Whether described as “unbelievable” or “essential,” City see him as a top-tier midfielder—potentially a long-term successor in their dynamic setup. The “untouchable” label from Newcastle and Joelinton’s confidence suggest there’s no formal contact yet—just persistent admiration and internal dialogue on both sides.
At the same time, Newcastle are indeed re-opening talks over James Trafford, a promising young goalkeeper, though they now face stiff competition from City, who may have final say in the race.
If the phrase “unbelievable” applies, it’s most fitting to Bruno Guimarães—widely regarded as one of Newcastle’s brightest stars and reportedly coveted by City—but whether any actual contact has been initiated remains speculative at this stage.
Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive into his playing style, stats, or how such a transfer could impact both clubs.
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