Report: Barcelona looking to sign Brazilian midfielder Chelsea are interested in

Transfer News: Barcelona are interested in Chelsea target Bruno Guimaraes

According to the Daily Star as quoted by Football. London, Barcelona are interested in signing Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United with Chelsea also said to be interested in the player.

Playing for the Magpies, Guimaraes has caught the eye of many clubs around the world with his exceptional performances for Eddie Howe’s team ever since he came to England. Extremely composed, the Brazilian is the heartbeat of the Newcastle team.

The 24-year-old joined Newcastle United from French side Olympique Lyon in January 2022 and has since then gone on to become one of the best holding midfielders in the Premier League. His influence on the magpies is unbelievable and he is key to everything good that they do.

Guimaraes is extremely secure in possession and he can keep the game flowing by just circulating the ball. He is very adept in his interceptions as well and in many ways, anyone who watches him play will get reminded of Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets.

The Brazilian midfielder has played 11 times for the Magpies this season across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing two assists. Despite just moving to England in the transfer window before last, he is already being linked with a much bigger move.

Chelsea are said to be interested in securing the Brazilian midfielder as they are on the lookout for a long-term replacement for Jorginho. Guimares fits the bill perfectly and can take over seamlessly from the Italian playmaker in the long run.

However, the Blues have their task cut out with Spanish giants Barcelona also interested in the player. The Catalan club are looking for a long-term replacement for their captain Busquets and they could not get a player better suited than Guimares.

Xavi’s men are likely to go all out to try and sign Guimares if they indeed decide that he is their replacement for the holding midfield role and the Blues will have to be at their best to try and convince the Newcastle man to come to the Bridge.

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Guimaraes is a name that is set to attract a lot of attraction in the coming transfer windows. Only time will tell where he will end up and let’s hope it is at Chelsea.