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  "textContent": "Bruno Guimaraes is wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid (Action Images via Reuters)\n\nManchester United are in advanced talks to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports.\n\nThe 28-year-old has been a pivotal figure for Newcastle since he joined the club in a £40 million deal from Lyon in 2022.\n\nThe Brazil international is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and Newcastle have won just two of their 16 Premier League games without him in their side since his arrival four years ago.\n\nAccording to Reuters, United are now in discussions with Newcastle over an €80m (£69m) deal for Guimaraes but interest from Real Madrid threatens to complicate the move.\n\nThe report adds that Casemiro, who is set to leave Old Trafford this summer when his contract expires, has personally recommended his Brazil teammate Guimaraes to United as his ‘ideal successor’.\n\nCasemiro has recommended the signing of Bruno Guimaraes to Manchester United (AMA/Getty)\n\nMadrid, however, are also in the market for a new central midfielder this summer and Carlo Ancelotti, who is currently the head coach of Brazil’s national side, has also spoken highly of Guimaraes in discussions with his former club.\n\n##  Your football fix\n\n**Metro** 's Head of Sport James Goldman delivers punchy analysis, transfer talk and his take on the week's biggest stories direct to your inbox every week.\n\nSign up here, it's an open goal.\n\nGuimaraes’ current contract with Newcastle is due to expire in 2028.\n\nEarlier this week, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was also denied suggestions that Sandro Tonali could also look to leave St James’ Park this summer.\n\n‘The person that matters the most is Sandro. All I’ve ever seen from him is someone who is totally committed,’ Howe said.\n\n‘Very selfless at times, he’s here for the team, not for himself. Forget the noise around him, he’s just fully committed.’\n\n**For more stories like this, check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook,** Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Manchester United in ‘advanced talks’ to sign £69m Newcastle star after Casemiro recommendation"
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