"We will see what happens" - PL superstar speaks on future amid transfer links to Manchester City and Arsenal
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes - an Arsenal and Manchester City target - has shed light on his future amid transfer links elsewhere. The 26-year-old has been with the Magpies since January 2022.
The Brazilian has been a solid player for Newcastle since his arrival from Olympique Lyon, contributing 17 goals and 16 assists in 107 games across competitions.
Guimaraes is coming off an impressive season for the Magpies, bagging seven goals and 10 assists in 50 games across competitions. Despite being contracted with the side till 2028, Guimaraes has been the subject of interest from top clubs like the Gunners and City (as per UOL).
However, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian appears happy at Tyneside while seemingly keeping his options open as well:
“My future? I’m under contract at Newcastle, I’m very happy. I don’t know what’s gonna happen with Financial Fair Play, but I can say I’m very happy.
"It’s nice to see my name linked with big clubs, it means I’m doing my job well… but I’m not worried — I’m happy at Newcastle. We will see what happens."
Newcastle finished seventh in the Premier League last season and reached the FA Cup and EFL Cup quarterfinals but finished last in their UEFA Champions League group to bow out of Europe.
Manchester City pipped Arsenal to Premier League title last season
Manchester City and Arsenal were engaged in a rousing title race in the Premier League last season. Unlike the previous season, the Gunners kept the race alive going into the final day, but the Cityzens avoided defeat to create history.
Needing to avoid defeat against West Ham United at home after Arsenal had come from behind to beat Everton, City won 3-1 at the Etihad to become the first team to accomplish a Premier League four-peat.
It was Pep Guardiola and Co.'s sixth league title in seven seasons as they beat the Gunners to top spot for the second straight campaign. It's pertinent to note that City are the first side in English football history to win four league titles on the trot and six in seven seasons.
However, Manchester United's 2-1 upset win in the FA Cup final denied City the chance to become the first side to bag consecutive domestic doubles.