Newcastle United are taking steps to secure the future of a key midfielder.
The Magpies are making significant progress in negotiations to extend the deal of Bruno Guimaraes.
The Brazilian midfielder has been a superstar since arriving from Lyon.
Having been linked to clubs around Europe, including Liverpool, Guimaraes's contract is a priority for Newcastle.
Per Fabrizio Romano, they are close to reaching an agreement with the player's representatives.
Newcastle hope that a wage rise and a longer contract will ensure Guimaraes commits his best years to St. James' Park.
There are teams in Europe willing to pay up to 100 million to sign the all action playmaker.