Newcastle reject Arsenal’s initial bid for Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle reject initial offer
Newcastle United have reportedly rejected an initial bid from Arsenal for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Direct talks between the two clubs have commenced regarding the Brazil international. According to reports, Arsenal’s offer was significantly below Newcastle’s asking price, which is understood to be in excess of £80m.
Despite the initial rejection, Arsenal are said to remain in negotiations, with further bids anticipated for the Newcastle captain. It is understood that Guimaraes is keen on a move to north London. All negotiations to date have been conducted through third parties, with Guimaraes’ representatives engaging informally with Newcastle sources.
The 28-year-old midfielder arrived in Spain on Monday morning as part of a pre-arranged travel plan with Newcastle. He is expected to report to the club’s training base in La Manga. Sources have indicated that Guimaraes has fulfilled all requests made of him.
Transfer speculation and club movements
Guimaraes was scheduled for assessments following his participation with Brazil in the World Cup, though these plans could be affected by ongoing transfer developments. While he is reportedly eager for the move, there have been no actions similar to those seen last year when Alexander Isak did not join Newcastle’s pre-season tour.
It appears increasingly likely that Guimaraes will depart St James’ Park this summer. His potential departure would make him the third high-profile exit, following Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon. Newcastle have made five signings, but there is an internal acknowledgment that if Guimaraes leaves, the club will need to acquire an experienced midfielder to support the incoming coach, Matthias Jaissle.
Newcastle is also reportedly looking to bring in another midfielder, likely with a younger age profile. Porto’s Victor Froholdt is one player of interest, with other options being considered by sporting director Ross Wilson. Newcastle anticipates confirming Jaissle as their new manager on Monday afternoon, with the German already in La Manga ahead of a week-long training camp in Spain.
Conflicting reports on bid status
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the status of Arsenal’s bid. Some reports on Saturday evening suggested that Newcastle had accepted an £80m offer from Arsenal for their captain and that a medical had been arranged for Monday. However, sources on Tyneside have expressed confusion over these suggestions.
These sources maintain that there has been no direct contact between the clubs concerning the 28-year-old Brazil international. Guimaraes has indicated his desire to move from St James’ Park to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Arsenal’s long-standing interest in adding Guimaraes to their squad, which won the Premier League title last season, is well-known.
However, Newcastle has reportedly grown increasingly frustrated by the ongoing speculation surrounding their player without concrete action over several weeks. Meanwhile, Arsenal is also pursuing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, with a transfer for the Brazilian winger now considered a possibility after his contract talks in Spain stalled. To facilitate potentially large deals, Arsenal may need to sell players, with Christian Norgaard reportedly set for an exit after one season at the Emirates, with Everton as a potential destination.
Myles Lewis-Skelly could also be a notable sale, as Manchester United explores options to bring the defender to Old Trafford. United is also interested in Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall, though securing him might be challenging given the prior sales of Sandro Tonali and potentially Guimaraes this window.
Other transfer news includes Chelsea’s signing of Danny Welbeck, with Jordan Henderson expected to follow. Mohamed Salah also appears to have found a new club after leaving Liverpool as a free agent. Hull City is nearing a deal for Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic, likely on an initial loan. Juventus has ended its pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez and is now exploring a loan deal for Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario. Tottenham is also reportedly interested in Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, though Liverpool would need a replacement before letting him leave, and Gakpo has four years remaining on his contract.
Cristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham this summer, with interest from Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. Despite signing a new deal and being made captain a year ago, a summer exit would not be a surprise. Tottenham’s Mikey Moore, an 18-year-old attacker, is set for a loan move, with German side Koln reportedly leading the race for his signature. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has officially withdrawn its support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid.
Source: inews.co.uk
As NewsUK's Senior Football Correspondent, Thomas Beckwith reports on the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side for readers across the country. He reported on three World Cups for a national news agency. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Thomas lives in Sheffield, where he watches lower-league football most weekends. “Football writing is about the decisions, not just the result.”
