Paris Saint-Germain are set to enter the transfer race to sign Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes as they look to part ways with Manuel Ugarte.

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• PSG eyeing move for Guimaraes
• Could sell Ugarte after just one season
• Kimmich included in their midfield shortlist

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Ligue 1 champions signed Ugarte for a whopping €60m (£52m/$64m) from Sporting CP ahead of the 2023-24 season. However, the Uruguayan has failed to live up to the expectations having appeared in 37 matches across all competitions, providing three assists.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to , PSG are already considering parting ways with the defensive midfielder after just one season. Sporting director Luis Campos has included two high-profile names in the club's shortlist of midfielders who could replace the 23-year-old. The list includes players like Bayern Munich's star Joshua Kimmich and Newcastle's Guimaraes.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The Magpies star has been a subject of intense speculation recently, with several elite clubs including Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester City vying for his signature. The 26-year-old penned a new deal last summer and has a £100m ($125m) release clause in his existing contract that is valid until 2028.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PSG?

  The French giants, who won three titles under Luis Enrique this season, are expected to make quite a few changes in their existing squad as they continue to chase the elusive Champions League trophy.

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