Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle United and Arsenal
Wednesday
Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle United, with Arsenal accelerating interest in the Brazil midfielder. A fee around £60m was initially discussed with his representatives, although Newcastle have not received direct contact from Arsenal yet.
Newcastle do not want to lose their captain after already selling Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer. Arsenal are weighing midfield options, but Guimaraes’ age, price and Newcastle’s rebuild make any deal politically and financially delicate.