started · updated
Arsenal close on £80‑90m Bruno Guimarães transfer from Newcastle
Premier League champions Arsenal are nearing completion of a deal for Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães. Reports indicate a principle agreement with Newcastle United for a fee between £80 million and £90 million (approximately €90 million), comprising an initial £70 million payment plus up to £10 million in performance‑related bonuses. Guimarães has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is expected to travel for a medical examination on Monday.
The midfielder has expressed a desire to leave Newcastle after the club missed out on Champions League qualification. Newcastle, now under new manager Matthias Jaissle, have begun searching for a replacement midfielder. The transfer would rank among Newcastle’s biggest sales, providing significant financial flexibility for the club. Olympique Lyon is set to receive about €8 million from a 20 % sell‑on clause.
Both clubs are reported to be in direct talks, with the move likely to be finalised before Arsenal’s pre‑season fixtures in Dublin.
Entities
Arsenal FC · Arsenal Football Club · Bruno Guimaraes · Kaishu Sano · Matthias Jaissle · Mikel Arteta · Newcastle United · Newcastle United Football Club · Olympique Lyon · Olympique Lyonnais
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Bruno Guimarães has agreed personal terms with Arsenal. www.tuttomercatoweb.com · www.voetbalprimeur.be · br.bolavip.com · jornaldebrasilia.com.br · arsenalnews.co.uk · +1 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Arsenal and Newcastle have reached a principle agreement for a transfer fee of €90 million for Bruno Guimarães. www.tuttomercatoweb.com · www.voetbalprimeur.be · arsenalnews.co.uk · br.bolavip.com · www.football365.com · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bruno Guimaraes was Newcastle United captain and a key player. www.voetbalprimeur.be
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arsenal is also interested in Japanese defensive midfielder Kaishu Sano, valued at €50‑60 million. www.tuttomercatoweb.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Olympique Lyon will receive approximately €8 million from the transfer due to a 20 % sell‑on clause. www.tuttomercatoweb.com · www.voetbalprimeur.be · arsenalnews.co.uk · br.bolavip.com · www.footballtransfers.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The €90 million fee excludes bonuses and agent commissions. www.tuttomercatoweb.com · www.voetbalprimeur.be · www.football365.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arsenal's earlier offers of €70 million and €80 million were rejected by Newcastle. www.tuttomercatoweb.com · www.voetbalprimeur.be
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Newcastle signed Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco anticipating Guimaraes' departure. www.voetbalprimeur.be
- [● 7 SOURCES] Bruno Guimarães is Newcastle United’s captain. arsenalnews.co.uk · www.footballtransfers.com · www.voetbalprimeur.be · www.tuttomercatoweb.com · br.bolavip.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The transfer fee is reported to be around £80 million total, including bonuses. www.football365.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Bruno Guimarães will undergo a medical with Arsenal on Monday. www.football365.com · insidefutbol.com · jornaldebrasilia.com.br · www.voetbalprimeur.nl · www.caughtoffside.com · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arsenal are also interested in Japanese defensive midfielder Kaishu Sano.