Manchester City closing in on Bruno Guimaraes signing after discussions with Pep Guardiola were revealed: report

Manchester City are "mobilising" to tie up the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United.

The Brazilian has gone down in history this season as the first Toon captain to win a major trophy for decades, and is regarded as an idol in the northeast – which is one of the reasons that he remained with Newcastle when Manchester City approached him in 2023.

But with City seeking midfield reinforcements in the absence of Rodri – who suffered an ACL injury earlier this season – the Sky Blues are seeking high-quality replacements in the centre of midfield.

Ranked at no.4 in FourFourTwo's list of the best central midfielders in the world right now, Guimaraes has been slapped with a £100 million release clause in a bid to ward off top clubs from signing him.

Newcastle's fourth-most expensive signing ever began as a no.6 in Eddie Howe's 4-3-3 but has moved to a more advanced role this term with the signing of Sandro Tonali.

Brazilian outlet UOL says that City are beginning to "mobilise" to bring the 27-year-old to the Etihad Stadium, with the likes of Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan facing an uncertain future following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne.

Guimaraes has previously admitted that he's spoken with City boss Pep Guardiola in the past with mutual admiration from both parties – though the pair never talked terms over a move.