Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe don come out to talk about the future of Bruno Guimaraes, and im message clear: the Brazilian captain no go follow the path wey Alexander Isak use force im way out of the club last summer. According to reports from the “Telegraph”, Howe admit say im no fit guarantee say Guimaraes go still dey for St. James’ Park come September, but im dey confident say the midfielder no go cause any wahala.
Howe talk say Guimaraes na wonderful person, and dem don get good discussions before, during and after the World Cup. Im say wetin dem talk na secret, but im fit confirm say the player go return for training on 31 July as scheduled. “There is nothing to stop Bruno from returning to train with us,” Howe tok.
The transfer saga come as Arsenal dey show strong interest for Guimaraes. But Newcastle don put high price tag on the player: dem value am at £100 million. On the other hand, Arsenal, through intermediaries, don indicate say dem ready to pay about £60 million plus bonuses. That big difference dey make the deal hard to finish.
The belief for Tyneside be say the only way Guimaraes fit go to London na if im rebel against im club, exactly wetin Alexander Isak do 12 months ago. Isak, the Swedish striker, refuse to travel for Newcastle pre-season tour of Asia, and im down tools completely, no dey train or play until the club agree to sell am to Liverpool for a British record fee of £128 million on deadline day.
But Howe no think say Guimaraes go do same thing. Im say, “I don’t think it is fair to compare the current situation with what happened previously. This matter must be looked at separately.” The manager still add say, “Bruno is our team captain. He has been a wonderful player and person throughout our time working together. I speak on behalf of everyone at the club when I say that we love him dearly, and of course everyone wants him to stay.”
Guimaraes currently dey enjoy holiday with im family after extended break from World Cup. The plan be say im go return on 31 July, and no wahala dey for im return. Meanwhile, Arsenal go continue to push for the midfielder, but Newcastle no dey ready to reduce their valuation. The transfer window still dey open, and plenty things fit happen, but for now, Bruno Guimaraes dey set to return to Tyneside and continue as Newcastle captain.
