The inside scoop on Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes stance as Man City weigh up last-hour £100m swoop

Manchester City continue to be linked with a move for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who has a release clause of £100million in his contract. But what is the real story behind the Brazilian's future?

Guimaraes was a £35m signing for Newcastle back in January 2021, joining from Lyon when the Magpies were embroiled in a relegation battle. Since then, he has not only helped them beat the drop but played a huge role in propelling them to the Champions League the following season.

The 26-year-old's form has led to admiring glances from a host of the biggest clubs around Europe. Liverpool, Manchester United, City, Paris St Germain and Real Madrid have all been linked at some point with him.

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Newcastle inserted a release clause of £100m in the midfielder's contract, but that is believed to expire on Monday, June 24 this year. With talk that City are weighing up whether to activate it, we asked the Newcastle Chronicle's Newcastle United editor Aaron Stokes for the inside track on the transfer talk, Guimares' short and long-term future and how he would potentially fit in with Pep Guardiola's side.

AS: Newcastle United's stance has always been clear: Bruno is an integral part of their plans going forward. The midfielder is adored by fans and loved by Eddie Howe and his coaching staff. Alongside Alexander Isak, he is the Magpies' most treasured asset.

Newcastle know Bruno is hot property and inserted a £100m release clause, which expires next week, into his new deal in a shrewd bid to fend off any interested parties. That looks like