Liverpool are ready to pay the massive £98m release clause for Bruno Guimaraes to Newcastle United by amortizing the fee across three years.
Half of January has passed and the Reds still have not made any progress in the transfer market. With only half a month left before the winter transfer window closes, it is a high time the club takes some positive decision.
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Although the Merseysiders top the PL points table prior to the weekend clash against Bournemouth, they can lose that place in the coming days due to lack of squad depth.
Already suffering from many injuries, the Anfield giants could face a lot more problems jumping into the second half of the season. Moreover, squad depths will play a crucial role in the title challenge.
Liverpool to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United
According to a fresh update from AS via The Mirror, LFC are willing to pay the release clause of £98m for Bruno Guimaraes to Newcastle United. The report explained,
“Liverpool could sign Bruno Guimaraes for £32million per season for the next three years as the Reds plot a move for the Newcastle midfielder.
The Brazil international is someone Liverpool are admirers of, after the Reds ‘made contact’ with Newcastle over a potential switch for Guimaraes back in May.
However, Guimaraes stayed put at St James’ Park after they secured qualification for the Champions League before penning a new five-year deal in October.
According to AS, Guimaraes ‘agreed’ to a release clause in his contract worth £98m, which is payable in three installments of £32m.”
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LFC’s plan are to amortize the £98m fee over three years which has recently been seen to be used by Chelsea. This helps the club to keep their accounts balanced without spending much in one season, maintaining FFP rules.
Guimaraes can be an exceptionally good signing to fill out the void in the no. 6 position vacated by Saudi bound Fabinho. Klopp can use him really well, making the team’s overall performance better.
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