Noush 🧠 | MUFC@NoushardMUFC
My brother, we agree on a lot, but not on this one. Here’s why.
Carlos Baleba is moving like a one-season spark right now. Since the United links, his momentum has dipped and there are real questions about how he handles pressure at the very top level. It’s giving shades of a player who can look good in moments but fade when the spotlight gets heavy.
Bruno Guimarães, on the other hand, is elite in this role. One of the best traditional 6s available right now. Age 28 is not a problem, especially when you look at Casemiro still holding it down at 33 going on 34. This is prime years, not decline.
And let’s talk consistency. Bruno has done it season after season in the Premier League. Regardless of how Newcastle perform, his level never drops. He dictates games, controls tempo, wins duels, and shows up when it matters.
We say we want young players, and that’s fair. But you don’t build a winning midfield on potential alone. You need leaders. You need fighters. You need players who can walk into chaos and impose order.
That’s Bruno Guimarães. Not a project. Not a maybe. A guarantee.