Newcastle hopes to stave off Chelsea’s interest by providing Bruno Guimaraes a huge contract in order to ward off any move.
Chelsea will make a January midfielder acquisition.
Newcastle will pay a huge salary
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Brazil is linked to the Magpies until 2026.
WHAT IS GOING ON? According to GOAL, the Blues want to bolster their midfield and are considering making a move for Guimaraes in the January transfer window. Newcastle, though, is adamant about keeping the Brazilian and is prepared to extend the midfielder their largest-ever deal in an effort to persuade him to stay at St James’ Park for a long time.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Guimaraes only made the switch from Lyon to the Premier League club in January of this year, and he signed a contract that lasts through 2026. Newcastle might give him a contract worth about £200,000 per week, making him the highest-paid player on the team and shattering their previous contract record.
Furthermore, Chelsea is attempting to sign the midfielder to a contract at Stamford Bridge because they must make a move in this direction during the upcoming transfer windows. Due to a setback in his recuperation, N’Golo Kante has been ruled out for the long term, while Jorginho, an Italian international, could leave at the end of the current campaign when his contract expires.
WHAT WILL CHELSEA DO NEXT? When the Blues play Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, they will be looking to extend their current nine-game stretch without a loss across all competitions.