Newcastle could suffer a domino effect from Casemiro’s impending move to Manchester United as Real Madrid target Bruno Guimaraes as their first-choice replacement.
talkSPORT understands the Red Devils have agreed personal terms with Casemiro and talks with Madrid over a £60m transfer are at an advanced stage.
The Brazilian star, 30, is a five-time Champions League winner after nine years at the Bernabeu.
With Luka Modric and Toni Kroos also approaching the twilight years of their careers, Los Blancos will now look to the future in midfield.
And according to AS, Newcastle star Guimaraes is the man they want.
The 24-year-old Brazilian joined the Magpies from Lyon in a £40m deal in January and instantly became a fan favourite.
Alongside Joelinton in midfield, Guimaraes helped take Newcastle to another level after their Saudi-backed takeover last year.
Reports suggest Newcastle are reluctant to sell and would demand double what they paid in January, meaning Madrid would have to shell out £80million.
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