Newcastle Complete Guimaraes Signing 

Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon.

The Brazilian midfielder has become the latest player to team up with the Tyneside club struggling to escape relegation.

He becomes Newcastle's third signing of the January transfer window in a deal worth £35m with £6.6m in add-ons.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: "Bruno is a hugely exciting talent and has been one of our primary targets so I'm delighted to secure him. He strengthens the group immediately, ready for the challenge ahead.

"He has been one of the standout performers in France and is a full international for Brazil so I have no doubt our supporters will really enjoy watching him. We look forward to welcoming him to the club on his return from international duty."

Guimaraes is expected to make his Newcastle debut against Everton on Tuesday in a Premier League.