Rico Lewis or Oscar Bobb could be used as makeweights in a proposed deal to bring Newcastle United playmaker Bruno Guimaraes to Manchester City this summer.
That's according to reports from The Mirror amid speculation on the 26-cap Brazil international and his future at St. James' Park.
City are thought to be in the market for another midfield option to improve Pep Guardiola's star-studded squad in their attempts to win a fifth straight Premier League title next season.
However, a stumbling block has emerged as Newcastle value their man at £100million - with a release clause in his contract to the same tune.
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