Liverpool still ‘appreciate’ Premier League midfielder - Fabrizio Romano

Jacque Talbot

24 Sept 2023 19:30 BST
3 min read

Liverpool are still keeping tabs on Bruno Guimaraes despite the player nearing a finalised deal for his fresh Newcastle contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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The Italian reporter has talked about the Brazil international and the prospects of penning a new deal at St James’ Park. Guimaraes, who has 11 goals and seven assists in his first 64 appearances for the club, is nearing a new deal, but the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea remain keen on him.

FootballTransfers reported on Saturday that a £100milllion contract clause had been put in place after a lengthy negotiation.

Romano has come out to say that now a verbal agreement is in place. “A verbal agreement has been reached between all parties, and now it’s set to be signed, probably in the next ten days. Bruno will extend his contract at Newcastle, it’s a ‘here we go’,” Romano told Caught Offside.

“The contract will be valid until 2028, so it’s a five-year deal with an improved salary, a lot higher than his current one.

“There is also a release clause. The final fee is yet to be confirmed, but what I’m hearing is that it is in the region of £100m. Let’s see if it ends up being a bit more than this, or a bit less, but there will 100% be a release clause, and it will be close to that £100m figure.”

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Liverpool remain interested

Romano also said that Liverpool remain eager on the midfielder as they continue their rebuild. “From what I’m hearing, Bruno is very happy at Newcastle, very happy to extend his contract, very happy with the fans, the city, the manager,” Romano added.

“I can say, though, that those around Jurgen Klopp rate Bruno Guimaraes really highly and he’s always been super appreciated by people at Liverpool. There’s nothing else to mention at the moment.”