Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a move to Manchester City for ages and yet, he has shown time and again that his heart is set on staying at Newcastle United.
Guimaraes pledged his loyalty to Newcastle in the summer and his faith in the Magpies’ project was rewarded as he captained the club to winning the Carabao Cup earlier this season.
However, Manchester City felt they could sign Guimaraes but opted away from making a move to secure the Brazilian international’s services as they anticipated being quoted a hefty price tag.
In hindsight, the Newcastle skipper would have especially helped Manchester City and Pep Guardiola this campaign to adapt after Rodri suffered an ACL injury.
But City lived and died by their decision not to sign Bruno Guimaraes, who has proven once again this season that he is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes says Pep Guardiola has changed football
However, Guimaraes opened up on having a private conversation with Pep Guardiola.
Guimaraes admitted that the chat was not centered around any potential move to Manchester City and merely a general discussion between himself and Guardiola.
The 27-year-old told FourFourTwo: I’ve spoken with him but nothing about a potential move.”
Guimaraes claimed that Pep Guardiola has changed football and in his eyes, the Catalan is the greatest manager of all time: “He has said some nice things about my game.”
“And I am very humbled by that because he is the best coach I’ve ever seen, I admire how he has impacted football.”
Will Manchester City try to sign Bruno Guimaraes this summer?
Having delivered silverware to Newcastle, Guimaraes could well be tempted by the prospect of working with Pep Guardiola according to Manchester City fans at least.
Manchester City were interested in signing Guimaraes in the summer and with him continuing to perform, they would have every reason to re-ignite their interest in the upcoming transfer window.
Transfer expert Graeme Bailey revealed Manchester City could try and sign Guimaraes even if they do not intend to sign a central midfielder is he is made available by Newcastle.
Bailey claimed in March: “As with Alexander Isak, the Carabao Cup is a huge win, it means they become club legends but it does not guarantee they stay, that is down to a top five finish and Champions League action. You can’t expect players of the calibre of Isak or Bruno to not be playing in the Champions League and Newcastle know that. The one thing with Bruno that Isak doesn’t have is a release clause and we know Pep loves him.
“I am not convinced we’ll see another central defensive midfield come in at City after the signing of Nico. But if Bruno is on the market, then I envisage City making a play for him in some manner.”
