BREAKING NEWS ‼️Bruno Guimaraes to set to join Manchester city on January 😱😱 as the deal is being confirmed secretly along with personal terms over a potential move to city, you won’t believe what was said between him and Pep Guardiola 😱😱

Newcastle United find themselves in 10th place heading into the hectic festive period, still within striking distance of the European spots. However, manager Eddie Howe will likely need reinforcements in the January transfer window after missing out on several key targets over the summer.

 

One such target remains Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who continues to interest Newcastle, though competition from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could complicate matters.

 

### Bruno Guimaraes on Manchester City’s Radar

 

Newcastle will also need to fend off interest in some of their star players, with Bruno Guimaraes once again linked to Manchester City. According to *TBR Football*, City are actively scouting potential midfield options for the future, with Guimaraes still seen as a prime target for 2025. However, he is unlikely to be an option in January.

 

The Brazilian midfielder recently addressed City’s interest, acknowledging Pep Guardiola’s admiration for his playing style:

 

“Of course, having Manchester City’s interest shows that I am at a high level, but it was nothing more than interest,” Guimaraes told *GE Globo*. “I know that Guardiola likes my football. It is normal to have great coaches who admire your football.”

 

Guardiola himself fueled speculation back in March, praising Guimaraes as “an exceptional holding midfielder” who is both aggressive and composed on the ball.

 

While Guimaraes remains happy at Newcastle and committed to the club’s project, his long-term future may hinge on the Magpies securing Champions League football.

 

### Manchester City’s Midfield Concerns

 

In addition to their interest in Guimaraes, Manchester City are also monitoring other midfield options. Recent injuries to Rodri and Mateo Kovacic have exposed vulnerabilities in Guardiola’s squad, prompting the club to consider January reinforcements.

 

*TBR Football* reports that City have been scouting Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Sporting Lisbon’s Morten Hjulmand, and Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller as potential additions. While Kovacic is expected to return before the January window, any setbacks could accelerate City’s pursuit of a new midfielder.

 

As the January window approaches, Newcastle face a critical period both on and off the pitch, with European qualification and the retention of key players hanging in the balance.