Football super-agent Kia Joorabchian has revealed Everton missed out on signing Bruno Guimaraes for a pittance. Newcastle United stumped up £35million to lure the Brazilian from Lyon last January.
A two-year stay in France saw Guimaraes enhance his reputation and earn a call-up to the national team. The 25-year-old still arrived on Tyneside as somewhat of an enigma but it did not take long for the Premier League - especially Toon supporters - to realise his talents.
Newcastle now boast one of the best midfielders in the division and, less than one year after his arrival, an improved contract has already been mooted. Guimaraes is the latest fans’ favourite at St James’ Park, with green and yellow Brazil flags emblazoned across the Gallowgate.
