Man United transfer update on Bruno Gomaris revealed as ‘advanced talks’ over £69m move
Bruno Guimarães is one of Manchester United’s many midfield transfer targets, with Casemiro set to depart at the end of the season.
Manchester United are in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães, according to reports. Reuters. Their report claims it would be an €80 million (£69m) summer move but that interest from Real Madrid threatens to complicate a switch.
Before Newcastle sent a hefty bid to Lyon, Los Blancos reportedly expressed interest in the 2022 Brazilian midfielder. However, early contact between United and Guimaraes’ camp has suggested both sides want the move.
The Magpies’ elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona has raised the prospect of Guimaraes’ departure, with European qualification for next season now unlikely. Guimaraes will almost certainly arrive as a replacement for the outgoing Casemiro.
The club has confirmed the 34-year-old’s departure at the end of the season, and he is endorsing his fellow Brazilian as the ideal replacement. United have plenty of other midfield options, including Adam Wharton, Elliott Anderson, Carlos Baleba and several others.
This summer, United are likely to need two additional players in the midfield, as they are currently lacking in this area even with Casemiro still on the team. Champions League football also looks destined to return to Old Trafford for the 2026/27 campaign, making the need for a deeper squad even more important.
After exiting both domestic cup competitions in the first round, United will play just 40 games this season, which has allowed them to focus on the Premier League.
Since taking interim charge, Michael Carrick has won seven of a possible nine games. Their latest win came over top-five rivals Aston Villa, with Casemiro on target for the third time under Carrick.
United have since moved up to third in the table, six points ahead of Chelsea, who are first outside Champions League qualification.
Bournemouth are United’s next opponents, with this clash on Friday evening, giving them the chance to put the pressure on their rivals.
Casemiro is set to leave Man United at the end of the season. (Photo: Camera Sport via Getty Images)
United can only be four points behind Manchester City at the March international break as they head into Carabao Cup final action this weekend.
Despite playing just once per week for the most part, injury problems have escalated for Carrick recently and some key players are set to miss out.
On Lisandro Martinez and then Matthijs de Ligt, Carrick said, “That [Martinez] is very close. He is getting there. After that, I think he’ll be all right. Frustratingly for Mata (de Ligt), he’s trying to work to get back; it’s the back issue that’s proving difficult. We will continue to work as hard as we can.”
Mason Mount returned to the matchday squad last weekend but is unlikely to make the starting XI while Patrick Dorgo is absent.
Carrick also revealed that Nossir Mizrawi has missed some training this week due to illness but believes the defender can still feature at the Vitality Stadium.
