Eddie Howe has hit out at “totally disrespectful” reports that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes is in talks over a transfer to Manchester United.
The Magpies’ second-half collapse in their Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against Barcelona this week has sparked fears that stars like Guimaraes and fellow midfielder Sandro Tonali could be poached this summer, particularly if the club - currently ninth in the Premier League table - fail to secure a return to Europe’s top competition next term.
