'Massive deal' - Bruno Guimaraes new contract verdict as Newcastle United face Arsenal transfer test
Shields Gazette readers have had their say on Bruno Guimaraes’ situation at Newcastle United.
Bruno Guimaraes is facing an uncertain future at Newcastle United with Arsenal considering a move for the Brazilian.
The Newcastle captain has two years left on his current deal on Tyneside, with the option of a further year, but the club are firm in their stance that he is not for sale.
That stance will be tested should Guimaraes push to leave the club. While the 28-year-old holds a deep affection for Newcastle United and the city, it’s understood to be seriously considering his future this summer.
Newcastle selling key players like Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and potentially Sandro Tonali without signing any similar quality replacements has caused concern around the direction of travel at the club, which has just finished 12th in the Premier League.
As such, Guimaraes would need to be convinced to stay at Newcastle by more than just an improved contract.
Given the uncertainty surrounding Guimaraes’ future at Newcastle, we asked The Shields Gazette readers if they think Guimaraes should sign a new contract at the club and, if so, why?
Here’s what they had to say...
Bruno Guimaraes to leave?
A few supporters were not optimistic about Guimaraes’ chances of staying at Newcastle beyond the summer.
Rod Wrafter: “He will be sold after the World Cup.”
Julie Thompson: “He'll be sold if he wants to be sold.”
Michael Ord: “What we think doesn't matter. He will be playing for Arsenal next season.”
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Give Bruno Guimaraes the contract he wants
Others want the club to tie down the captain at all costs.
Terry Bartlett: “Give Bruno the new contract he wants.”
Dominic Fergus-Allen: “Of course he should [stay], he is a Geordie !
Mark Gough: “Yes he should [stay] and rebuild around him. But if he decided to leave, that's his choice and nobody could stop him.”
Glenis Farren: “Yes, because we need and love him.”
Sie Wheatley: “Just give him a massive deal and keep him till he retires it's not brain surgery, we need a leader like him to help the team and the youngsters coming through into the first team.”
Bruno Guimaraes doubts
But the majority of responses, while wanting Guimaraes to commit his future to Newcastle, put themselves in the player’s shoes and raised doubts over the situation.
Lee Blackburn: “Yes [he should stay], but would you at the minute?
Timothy J Higgins: “I'd throw all the money at him, but for his own career's sake, he should leave.”
Shaun Patrick Watson: “Yes and no. Yes because it's likely Newcastle will need him desperately. No because he isn't seeing signings that are going to improve the club and get back into the goldilocks zone.”
Kevin Coxford: “Yes he should, but the way things are going at Newcastle with a small budget for Howe in the transfer market, I would want to leave if I was Bruno.”
Ken Nufc: “He should [stay], but I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't.”
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