Lyon have this afternoon released a statement denying the recent reports of an agreement with Newcastle United over the transfer of midfielder Bruno Guimarães.
News had broken yesterday over a bid from the Magpies for the Brazilian international, in both L’Équipe and RMC Sport.
“Olympique Lyonnais categorically denies the false news spread by a number of outlets reporting an agreement between Newcastle and OL for the transfer of Brazilian international midfielder Bruno Guimarães.”