Howe rejects any possibility of letting Bruno Guimaraes move to Real Madrid
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 19.08.22. | 17:26
Newcastle gaffer is eager to keep the 24-year-old at St. James' Park after snatching him from Lyon six months ago
Eddie Howe says there is no way he would contemplate letting defensive midfielder Bruno Guimaraes leave Newcastle United for Real Madrid. The 24-year-old Brazilian has been linked with a move to Champions League winners, as Los Blancos see him as a potential replacement for his compatriot Casemiro.
Guimaraes arrived at St. James' Park in January from Lyon for £35m with £6.6m in add-ons.
"We want to build that squad and enhance the group, not take away our best players, "explains Howe, adding that they are eager to be successful "over the next few years".
Guimaraes has become a fans' favourite at St James' Park after the club's new owners spent big money for him in the January transfer window.
"That was an incredible piece of business, really," said Howe. "Not just as the footballer as well, you've got to consider the person. The person is a brilliant lad who came here when the club was in a relegation battle - you have to remember this - with no conditions, no way, out, no escape clause and he wanted to fight to keep the club in the Premier League."
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