Arsenal and Newcastle spar over midfielder Bruno Guimarães

Arsenal have pursued Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães, submitting a reported £55 million (about €63 million) offer that Newcastle United rejected. The Gunners view Guimarães as the missing piece to strengthen their midfield for a deeper run in European competition, while Newcastle consider him a cornerstone of their project, with a contract running until June 2028.

Newcastle have declared their intention to retain the player after the World Cup, planning to open talks on a contract extension but stating no negotiations are underway as Guimarães prefers to decide his future post‑tournament. The club remains firm on price, though it would consider a higher bid from Spanish giants such as Real Madrid or Barcelona. Guimarães' strong performances for Brazil at the World Cup have boosted his market value, but Newcastle expect to keep him unless an extraordinary offer emerges.