Liverpool ‘build Bruno Guimaraes transfer plan’ as Reds target set to join Newcastle

Manchester City are reportedly front-runners to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, but Arsenal and Liverpool are in pursuit.

Guimaraes has enjoyed a brilliant campaign at St James’ Park this season, leading to speculation that the Brazilian could be poached by rival clubs. After the Magpies’ last home game, the 26-year-old was visibly emotional, leading to speculation he could be heading for the exit door in the summer.

According to AS, City have made an early advance to sign Newcastle after meeting with his agents over a potential transfer. However, both Arsenal and Liverpool continue to monitor the situation closely, with Pep Guardiola’s side yet to make a formal approach for the centre-back.

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This season, Guimaraes has been a mainstay in Eddie Howe’s side, making 50 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing ten assists. Liverpool would likely see the Brazilian as a direct replacement for Thiago Alcantara, who is leaving the club at the end of his contract.

Elsewhere, journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed he is 100% sure where Liverpool target Lloyd Kelly will be moving in the summer. The 25-year-old’s season has been hampered by injuries on the South Coast, but when it became clear he would be leaving at the end of his contract, Premier League clubs were put on red alert.

The Reds have been one of those clubs linked with his signature, but Romano understands he will be heading to Newcastle. Kelly’s move to St James’ Park is no surprise given that it would mean a reunion with the Englishman’s old boss Howe.

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