Newcastle United didn't just beat Arsenal to the signature of Bruno Guimaraes - they also stole in to pip 13-times European champions Real Madrid.
Indeed, Chronicle Live has learned that Real Madrid, destined for the La Liga title this term, had Bruno on their summer shortlist before the Magpies pushed on to complete the £33.5million signing of the midfielder. Real Madrid had made it clear they would be having a quiet January window and were never prepared to table a bid earlier this year with the emphasis on selling players.
