"I've heard..": Keith Downie delivers exciting NUFC claim that'll leave fans buzzing - opinion

An exciting Newcastle United claim has been made regarding January signing Bruno Guimaraes…

Magpies reporter Keith Downie has dropped a behind-the-scenes update on how the club are feeling about the Brazilian midfielder.

Guimares joined the Toon from Ligue 1 side Lyon in January and is still waiting on his first start in the Premier League under Eddie Howe.

Downie told GIVEMESPORT: “On the face of it, it looks like a good signing. And speaking to people within the club, this is as positive as I’ve heard them about any new signing.

“They were like that with Trippier as well, but there certainly seems an excitement from within about what he’ll add to the group.”

Newcastle fans will surely be buzzing with this claim, as it suggests that the staff like what they are seeing from Guimaraes behind closed doors.

This information suggests that the Brazilian is not being kept out of the team because of anything he has been doing. If any fans were wondering whether or not his lack of involvement has been because of poor performances in training, this claim should put any such doubt to bed and reassure them that the move has not been a failure, as of yet.

Supporters will also be pleased with this news as it will surely leave them feeling excited about what could be to come from the 24-year-old. In the first half of the campaign, he averaged a terrific SofaScore rating of 7.30 in Ligue 1 for Lyon, making 3.6 tackles and interceptions along with 1.8 key passes per game.

This suggests that he has the ability to contribute plenty at both ends of the pitch by winning possession back for his team and then being able to deliver passes to team-mates to give them opportunities to score. He would therefore be an outstanding player for