Frank McAvennie has been left reacting to some exit news that he has now heard involving Newcastle United and Bruno Guimaraes.

As per Spanish news outlet AS, Real Madrid have identified the Brazilian as a transfer target for next year as they look to refresh their options in the centre of midfield.

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Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro are not getting any younger at 36, 32 and 30 years of age respectively, so it is not a surprise to see the La Liga champions looking in the midfield market.

The Latest: McAvennie reacts to Bruno latest

Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie has now given his reaction to the news, as the 62-year-old claimed that it is 'weird' to see a Magpies player being linked with a move to Real Madrid.

The former Premier League striker said: “The boy Bruno is just brilliant.

“I remember thinking he was a defensive midfielder when Newcastle signed him but he’s scored himself a few goals as well which is great for him.

“He is brilliant to watch and it is weird to see a Newcastle player linked with Real Madrid.

“The way Newcastle are going, he will turn that down if an offer comes in because they will be right up there in a few years.

“If he helps to take Newcastle to the Champions League then he will be a legend.“

The Verdict: Keep him!

Bruno only arrived at St James' Park in the January transfer window, but has already shown the level of quality that he possesses.

With four goals, one assist and three man-of-the-match awards already to his name in the Premier League, the Brazilian currently ranks as Newcastle's third-best player, featuring highly among his team-mates in terms of average tackles, shots, dribbles, pass success and through balls per game (WhoScored).

Keeping him should help the Magpies to bring in other quality players to Tyneside over the next few transfer windows.

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