Newcastle United will reportedly give no consideration to any offers for Bruno Guimaraes this summer.
The Magpies have just started preparations for 2023-24 having secured a fourth-placed finish in this season's Premier League, earning Champions League football in the process.
As a result, Eddie Howe will inevitably make a number of major additions to his senior squad, while also needing to fulfil FFP criteria.
However, speculation persists regarding the future of Guimaraes, who has established himself as a fan favourite in the middle of the pitch.
The Brazil international has contributed 10 goals and six assists from 57 appearances in all competitions, backing up his influential impact in the engine room.
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With three years remaining on Guimaraes's contract, Newcastle are under no pressure to sell, yet there is said to be growing interest in his signature.
Barcelona, despite their financial issues, are allegedly monitoring any developments, while Real Madrid have been credited with an interest in the past.
Nevertheless, according to talkSPORT, the North-East giants will not entertain any offers for Guimaraes ahead of next season.
The 25-year-old is viewed as an integral part of Howe's starting lineup and will not be allowed to depart St James' Park for the foreseeable future.
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If anything, Howe needs to add more depth in central midfield, particularly from a defensive standpoint with only Sean Longstaff able to deputise in the middle of a three as it stands.
Manchester United's Scott McTominay has been heavily linked with a switch to the club and would be regarded as direct competition with Guimaraes.
Chelsea's Conor Gallagher is also believed to have an admirer in Howe, but the England international does not operate as the most defensive-minded player in that position.
The same applies to the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and James Maddison - of RB Leipzig and Leicester City respectively - who, while capable of playing in central creative roles, are more likely to be used in the final third if they move to Newcastle.
Darren Plant
