Newcastle United will sign "better players" than Bruno Guimaraes this summer, claims transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Brazilian was the Magpies' marquee signing in January, and it does not look like they are going to stop there.

How has Guimaraes performed since arriving at Newcastle?

Guimaraes has been excellent following what was said to be a club-record £43m move from Lyon. Initially, it was a slow start for the 24-year-old, who did not make his first start until March.

However, since that game against Southampton, he has gone on to make a real impact in this Newcastle team.

The midfielder recently scored a delightful chip in a 3-0 win versus Norwich City, which followed his brace in the 2-1 defeat of Leicester City. As a result, Guimaraes has come in for a lot of praise, including from Newcastle legend Alan Shearer.

"The two Brazilians [Guimaraes and Joelinton] were absolutely fantastic," Shearer said on Match of the Day (via Chronicle Live) after the Norwich victory.

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What has Jones said about Guimaraes and Newcastle?

Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that Newcastle will now look to sign players who are even better than Guimaraes once the transfer window is open again.

Speaking to GMS, the football journalist said: "Watching Guimaraes and seeing the scenes when he scored that last-minute winner, they've embraced him.

"You've seen the banners and heard the songs about him. They love Guimaraes. And the best thing about it is there's better to come. They will sign better players than him."

Who could join Guimaraes at Newcastle this summer?

If reports are to be believed, then there is a possibility that Guimaraes could have a new midfield partner for the 2022/23 season.

According to multiple outlets, including the Daily Mail, Newcastle are one club who are interested in signing Kalvin Phillips, though he is thought to be open to extending his stay at Leeds United.

Further forward, the Tyneside outfit could also bring in Reims youngster Hugo Ekitike, who they tried to buy back in January.

Football Insider claims that they are in pole position to sign the French attacker in a potential £25m deal after failing to secure his services in the winter window.

Do Phillips and Ekitike have more quality than Guimaraes? Regarding the former, Leeds fans will say yes. The latter, however, has only just started playing senior football so still has a lot to prove.

Whatever the case, Newcastle supporters will just be happy to hear that the club are trying to strengthen areas of the squad ahead of next season.