Pep Guardiola names one Newcastle United player he loves – tried to sign at Man City
November 22, 2025
Bruno Guimaraes was linked with a move to Manchester City before the 2024 summer transfer window.
Pep Guardiola has admitted he is a “big fan” of Newcastle United skipper Bruno Guimaraes.
The Magpies are preparing to welcome Manchester City to Tyneside for a mammoth Premier League clash later today. Consecutive league defeats to West Ham United and Brentford have ramped up the pressure on the fixture, with Newcastle sitting 14th in the table.
City are flying after thrashing Liverpool 3-0 last time out and pose a daunting test to Eddie Howe and Co. An evening kick-off at this time of year means St James’ Park – providing Newcastle show up – will be at its raucous best under the lights.
