Abdulhafiz TeslimBruno Guimaraes to Chelsea transfer decision confirmed as Newcastle United exit talks grow
Bruno Guimaraes could be the next high-profile name to depart Newcastle United this summer. It is hard to understand why the club captain might be keen to do so. Over the last twelve months, he has seen teammates like Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon leave the club.
It is natural for him to have doubts about the direction of the project. It has quickly gone from building a team capable of winning to focusing on sustainability. With clubs like Arsenal reportedly interested, he has the opportunity to compete for major honours immediately if he decides to make the move.
Amid all this, Chelsea’s name had also emerged over the last few days. Was there genuine interest from the Blues in Guimaraes? Or was it simply a case of social media putting two and two together after the club managed to sign Morgan Rogers ahead of Arsenal? Now, the answer has emerged.
Final Bruno Guimaraes to Chelsea transfer update
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are not expected to pursue a move for Guimaraes. There had been suggestions that the Blues were interested in the Brazilian international, but club sources have categorically refuted those claims.
The outlet understands that Chelsea have never enquired about the Newcastle United midfielder, and sources maintain they have no plans to do so.
So, it appears Chelsea are not actually in the race to sign Guimaraes. To be honest, that is a little surprising given the uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernandez’s future.
One would imagine that a complete midfielder like Guimaraes would be an ideal fit for Chelsea if Fernandez were to leave the club. Perhaps this is a sign that the Argentine is set to remain at Stamford Bridge.
Guimaraes’ Newcastle United exit still on the cards
Of course, this does not necessarily mean Newcastle United will keep Guimaraes this summer. His departure remains a real possibility.
Arsenal are believed to be keen, with Mikel Arteta reportedly a huge admirer of the Brazilian. Reports have suggested that personal terms have already been agreed, leaving only an agreement between the two clubs to be reached.
There is a real possibility that an agreement will eventually be found. Of course, Guimaraes leaving would not be ideal for the Magpies. This is a team that finished 12th last season and has already lost a significant amount of quality. As a result, there are understandable concerns about where Newcastle could finish this campaign.
At the same time, if Guimaraes does end up leaving, Chelsea’s lack of interest could also be viewed as a setback. More clubs in the race would likely have helped drive up Newcastle’s asking price.
Abdulhafiz Teslim
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