Bruno Guimaraes scheduled to undergo Newcastle United medical - CONFIRMED

Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Lyon's defensive midfielder Bruno Guimaraes with a medical scheduled in Brazil where the player is on international duty according to Transfer Expert Pete O'Rourke

Newcastle’s bid was in the region of the price they believed Lyon wanted for Guimaraes, who moved to the Ligue 1 club in January 2020.

The Brazilian, who is currently in South America on international duty, has also been linked with the likes of Arsenal but is thought to be keen on the move to St James’ Park.

Understand Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Lyon's defensive midfielder Bruno Guimaraes with a medical scheduled in Brazil where the player is on international duty. #NUFC #Lyon

Amanda Staveley, Newcastle’s director, is currently in Jeddah alongside Howe and the first-team squad, where it is understood a transfer meeting was held on Monday to determine their recruitment strategy for the final week of the window.

Guimaraes joined Lyon from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense and has since made 71 appearances, scoring three goals.