Newcastle United sent Lewandowski transfer message but should be excited by Bruno-level deals

Newcastle United fans can’t expect to see their club sign world stars like Robert Lewandowski but should be excited to see more players at the level of Bruno Guimaraes arriving in the short term. That’s the view of legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley who has been left intrigued with what the future holds for the club following the Saudi-led takeover.

January saw the Magpies manoeuvre the transfer window carefully, signing the likes of Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn. For many, it is the signing of Guimaraes which stood out.

The Brazilian midfielder was labelled as one of the best midfielders in Europe at the time - reportedly wanted by both Arsenal and Juventus - and his performances since joining Newcastle United have done little to disprove that notion. Tyldesley, who has spent decades covering the Premier League, FA Cup and England international games, believes Guimaraes’ arrival will be a big plus when it comes to selling the club to potential arrivals.

“There were massive expectations that came with the ownership deal,” he told Chronicle Live. “The decision to bring Eddie [Howe] in to oversee the spending of the money and coaching of the team - on both counts, it's been pretty much an unqualified success.

“I know being close to Steve [Bruce] how valuable Callum Wilson was to his Newcastle, and they've barely had Callum all season. We got a little glimpse towards the end of the season of what he can still do in a Newcastle no. 9 shirt.

“The fact Guimaraes came will encourage others of a similar ilk. I don't think Robert Lewkdonski is going to sign or even Kalvin Phillips but you might get some more in the Guimaraes range. That's exciting.”

The buyout of Newcastle was led by the Saudi Arabian