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Barcelona Eye Move for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães Amid Transfer Uncertainty

Spanish Giants See Summer as the Right Time to Strike

Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in European football, and now Barcelona are reportedly preparing to make their move. According to Caught Offside, the La Liga club believe this summer is the “right time” to launch their pursuit of the Brazilian, with the coming weeks being described as “crucial” in determining whether a deal is financially viable.

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Barcelona have long admired Guimarães as a potential successor to Frenkie de Jong, whose contract expires in 2026. Previous attempts to lure him away from Newcastle were halted by De Jong’s decision to stay, but with the Dutchman’s future uncertain once again, the Catalan club are reassessing their options.

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Premier League Rivals Also Monitoring the Situation

While Barcelona appear keen, they are not the only club tracking Guimarães. Arsenal and Manchester City have both expressed interest in the past, though neither have yet moved decisively this summer.

Arsenal, currently prioritising a deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, may not re-enter the race. Meanwhile, City have shifted their attention towards Atalanta’s Ederson, potentially opening the door for Barcelona to make their move unchallenged.

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What This Means for Newcastle

Newcastle’s resolve will be tested. Guimarães is a key figure in Eddie Howe’s midfield, but financial considerations could come into play. With Alexander Isak also attracting significant interest, Newcastle may need to make a difficult decision on which player to prioritise.

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Selling Guimarães rather than Isak could provide the club with financial flexibility, allowing them to strengthen other areas of the squad while holding onto their star striker. However, losing a midfielder of Guimarães’ quality would undoubtedly weaken Newcastle’s core.

Newcastle Face a Defining Summer

With Barcelona’s financial situation still precarious, a deal for Guimarães is far from straightforward. Yet, if Newcastle fail to secure his long-term future soon, the risk of losing him grows. The next few weeks could shape the club’s future, both on and off the pitch.

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For Newcastle fans, this report is a cause for concern. Guimarães has been a transformative figure since arriving from Lyon, bringing technical brilliance, composure, and leadership to the midfield. Losing him would be a significant blow, not just in terms of quality, but also in the message it sends about the club’s ambitions.

Barcelona’s interest may be complicated by their financial struggles, but if they find a way to fund a deal, Newcastle must be ready with a response. Guimarães’ current contract reportedly includes a release clause, and if that is activated, the club will have little say in the matter.

Selling him to fund other transfers is a dangerous gamble. While keeping Isak is crucial, Newcastle’s recent struggles with squad depth have shown the importance of a strong midfield. If Guimarães is sacrificed, the club must reinvest wisely—something easier said than done.

With Arsenal and City appearing to focus elsewhere, Newcastle have a small window of opportunity to secure Guimarães’ future. Whether they take it or not could define their trajectory in the seasons to come.