Newcastle United will reportedly have to smash their transfer record to sign Lucas Paqueta this summer. The Brazilian attacker was linked with the Magpies in January, with the Toon reportedly launching a £34million bid. However, it was rejected by Lyon. But Newcastle did sign one Brazilian from the Ligue 1 side earlier in the year. Bruno Guimaraes arrived for a fee that could rise to £42million.
The 24-year-old has been a star since his big money move, dazzling on his first St James’ Park start last time out. Guimaraes is the present and the future for Newcastle, but could he be reunited with one of his best footballing friends this summer? [Continue reading…]