Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he wants to build a team around Bruno Gomaris when the Brazilian midfielder’s £100m release clause expires this summer.
Guimaraes, 26, has been one of Newcastle’s standout players this season and Linked to Manchester City and weapons.
He signed a new five-year contract in October 2023, effective after Lyon’s move in January 2022.
Howe wants to stay at Guimaraes but admitted Newcastle were “not in control” because of the clause, which expires at the end of June.
“Being this [release clause] It was well planned and structured by the club,” Howe said on Friday.
“We don’t want constant speculation, it’s not healthy for the players or for us. It goes without saying that we want to keep him, I want to build our team around him.
“His form has been great and he looks very happy and settled.
“He’ll be looking at a very busy summer ahead, where hopefully we can take the team – a big part of it with him. But we can’t control that, so let’s see.”
Newcastle, who are in a race for sixth place with Manchester United, will move past bottom club Sheffield United if they beat the Blades at St James’ Park on Saturday (15:00 BST).
The Magpies are seventh in the table, three points behind sixth-placed Manchester United with five games remaining.
England forward Callum Wilson could make his first start since returning from injury on February 10. 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
“He came on well, I thought he looked good and worked well with the guys around him,” Ho added.
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