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Bruno Guimaraes injury may change Newcastle transfer plans as midfielder leaves stadium on crutches

Bruno Guimaraes' injury against Fulham could change Newcastle United's transfer plans in the January window.

The Brazil international left St James' Park on crutches and with his right foot in a protective boot after rolling his ankle in the first half against the Cottagers. On day which ended on a high after Newcastle grabbed three points, the aftermath of his injury will now unfold and action on the recruitment front, with Jonjo Shelvey already injured, could now unfold.

Eddie Howe said: “He was in distress, and he was worried about his ankle after the game too. It was a twist. He felt he could carry on until right at the end of the first half when he signalled to come off.

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