Eddie Howe desperate to sort out Bruno Guimaraes contract after £140k-a-week Newcastle ace reveals ‘doubt’ over new deal
EDDIE HOWE hopes a solution is found after Bruno Guimaraes revealed there is “doubt” over his contract situation at Newcastle.
The Brazilian midfielder, 25, wants an improved deal but insisted that nothing has been agreed.
He said: “There is no news. I want to stay, but the doubt is ongoing. So, let’s see.”
Bruno’s contract expires in 2026 but the Samba star admitted he had a “conversation” with admirers Real Madrid last summer.
He is already Newcstle’s top earner on £140,000 per week.
And speaking after Friday night’s 2-1 win over Brighton, Magpies boss Howe said: “We would love Bruno to extend his stay here for a long time.
“I’m not party to those talks every day, and there are talks ongoing.
“I think Bruno knows how we feel about him and I know he’s very happy here.
“We hope there is a solution to be found.”
Guimaraes joined Newcastle in a £40million move from Lyon in January 2022.
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He has since gone on to become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League having helped the club qualify for the Champions League last season.
SunSport revealed that Portuguese forward Joao Felix has been offered to Newcastle after being bombed out by Chelsea following his sixth-moan loan deal.
He is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico Madrid, who are now trying to get him off their books.
Felix, 23, has also been touted to go to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football.
Atletico are ready to strike another loan deal but want a modest fee plus the player’s wages of around £200k a week covered, which would be a sticking point for Howe.
The Blues paid Felix’s wages in full after signing him on loan in January for a fee of £9.7million.
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