With the January transfer window only a few weeks away from opening Manchester City continue to be linked with a host of midfielders. Now a new report indicates that Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is looming as a potential target for the world champions.
In the scheme of what Manchester City needs in January, the Brazilian international may be the ideal player for City to sign next month. But a January move for Guimaraes wouldn’t be an easy move to complete based on his importance to Newcastle.
Craig Hope has reported for the [_Daily Mail_](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14162079/Why-Pep-Guardiola-insisting-targeting-Bruno-Guimaraes-Arsenal-appointment-Alexander-Isak-43-fans-banned-season-NEWCASTLE-CONFIDENTIAL.html) that Bruno Guimaraes is on Manchester City’s shortlist of midfielders. Hope further reports that Pep Guardiola has insisted on the inclusion of Guimaraes on City’s shortlist. Furthermore, Craig Hope reports that City had an interest in signing the Brazilian international last summer. But they were put off by Newcastle’s asking price for their captain Hope adds. Lastly, Hope reports that at this stage there have been no discussions held between Manchester City and Newcastle over a potential deal for Bruno Guimaraes.
#### Bruno Guimaraes would immediately fill a void in Manchester City’s squad but signing him in January will be no easy task.
As a player, Bruno Guimaraes could immediately slot into Manchester City’s midfield. He is a proven Premier League performer and, during his time at Newcastle, has become one of the top midfielders in the Premier League. If Manchester City were to sign Guimaraes he would not need any time to adjust to life in the Premier League. That fact, coupled with his key attributes, makes him almost the perfect player to add to City’s midfield.
The loss of Rodri for the season has created a void in City’s engine room. Mateo Kovacic being out has further amplified this issue. Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva have carried a heavy burden of late. The pair have had to play almost every game of late. If a player like Bruno Guimaraes were to arrive at Manchester City in January he’d immediately help solve City’s midfield issues.
But as with anything that appears to be perfect there is a catch. Craig Hope’s report indicates that Newcastle would be reluctant to sell Guimaraes in January. The Brazilian international could look loom as a summer target for Manchester City if that is the case. But that doesn’t help Pep Guardiola’s side now. The world champions need a midfielder in January. That is obvious to see. Whether or not they test Newcastle’s resolve to keep Guimaraes next month remains to be seen.
#### Summary
Manchester City have [several needs](https://esteemedkompany.com/2024/12/05/there-now-may-be-a-new-priority-for-manchester-city-to-address-in-january/) to address next month. A midfielder appears to be at the top of the list. A move for Bruno Guimaraes does make a lot of sense for Pep Guardiola’s side. But it isn’t an easy move to pull off in January. Although if the world champions decide that Guimaraes is the man to add to their midfield I do expect them to enquire about signing Newcastle’s captain.
Manchester City’s reported interest in Bruno Guimaraes is a story to watch for to see if they do make a move for the Newcastle captain. January looms as a big month for the world champions and they may have their sights set on signing the Brazilian international if they get any indication that he is available next month.