Eddie Howe has issued a warning to PSG and Manchester City, demanding that they pay £100 million for Bruno Guimaraes before the end of June or withdraw their interest. Guimaraes is a summer target for both City and PSG, and Howe acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the future of Guimaraes and Alexander Isak, emphasizing his desire to retain both players. He also mentions the need to prepare for the possibility of having to “fight, live again, and create a slightly different team” if a big-name player departs.

Howe emphasized the importance of keeping Guimaraes, building the team around him, and expressed his confidence in the player’s form and happiness at the club. He acknowledged the differences between the expectation and reality of the Saudi PIF ownership, noting that the club may need to adapt to financial limitations. Despite these challenges, Howe expressed his willingness to work hard and make necessary adjustments, highlighting the understanding and support of the club’s supporters.

Furthermore, Howe expressed the team’s aspirations for European qualification and the positive impact it would have on the club’s future. He emphasized the significance of achieving European competition and the hope and optimism it would bring for the next season. The text also includes a reference to joining a new WhatsApp community to receive Mirror Football content and special offers.