Who is Bruno Guimaraes? The Lyon playmaker linked with £34m Newcastle transfer; Newcastle United have reportedly made Lyon playmaker Bruno Guimaraes their 'top midfield target'.
Byline: By, Chris Knight
Newcastle United have reportedly made an offer for Lyon playmaker Bruno Guimaraes.
Multiple reports in France indicate the Magpies have submitted a bid in the region of £34m for the Brazil international.
Brazilian outlet GE Globo claim the Ligue 1 outfit have accepted the bid, with several reports suggesting the midfielder could quadruple his salary at St James' Park.
The reported move for Guimaraes comes after several days of intense speculation over prospective deals for the likes of Diego Carlos and Jesse Lingard.
Here is everything Newcastle fans need to know about the latest Magpies transfer target.
What is being said about Guimaraes
News of United's reported interest in the Lyon midfielder broke on Tuesday evening, and has since been stood up by several reports.
The Athletic report the Magpies have made the 24-year-old their 'top midfield target' with less than a week to go in the January window.
Despite GE Globo's claim, several outlets report that Lyon are yet to respond to the offer.
What is Guimaraes' career history
Guimaraes was released by Flamengo at the age of 12, but was subsequently scouted by Athletico Paranaense in 2017 after a spell with Brazil's Serie D side Audax.
This initial loan deal was turned permanent, and within the space of a couple of years the midfielder emerged as one of Brazil's brightest talents.
Athletico Paranaense reportedly received enquiries from Arsenal and Chelsea for the rising star, but it was Lyon who convinced to make the move in January 2020.
Sporting director and former Brazil international Juninho Pernambucano played a key role in landing the midfielder despite interest from elsewhere.
What type of player is Guimaraes
The 24-year-old has been described as the 'complete midfielder', typically deployed as a sitting midfielder but capable of dictating attacks.
Scouted Football describe Guimaraes' most 'striking quality' as his passing, often dropping to pick up possession from his defenders before launching attacks with diagonal switches of play.
The reported Magpies transfer target ranks highly in both tackles across Europe's top leagues, as well as progressive carries.
Guimaraes may be listed as an anchor man on the team sheet, but has been described as a box-to-box midfielder who often leads the press.
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