Manchester City could reportedly spend up to £100 million (R2.3 billion) on a shock Premier League player ahead of next season.
The Citizens are believed to be weighing up a move for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes amid the Magpies' financial issues.
Reports suggest that Newcastle might be forced to sell a high-profile player in order to comply with the Premier League's economic rules, with the Brazilian among the list of footballers who could potentially depart.
According to Football Transfers, City's Pep Guardiola is an enormous fan of the former Olympique Lyon man, who is known for his tenacity and energy in midfield.
The publication claims that last season's treble winners are considering a pursuit of the 26-year-old, who has a release clause of £100 million.
Newcastle's financial troubles aside, it is said Guimaraes himself would be interested in leaving the English club to secure a switch to a team playing in the UEFA Champions League.
The player has also been linked with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Liverpool.
Newcastle would reportedly only consider cashing in on Guimaraes if a prospective buyer offers to match the buyout clause in his deal.
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