Arsenal have secured a breakthrough agreement with Newcastle United over the high-profile transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, following a significant increase in their latest offer. The Gunners raised their bid to a guaranteed €90 million plus performance-related add-ons, prompting the Premier League side to accept the revised terms.
The 28-year-old international, currently Newcastle’s captain, has already finalised the personal terms of a long-term contract running until 2031. His eagerness to finalise the move to north London has been evident for weeks, with the player keen to join Mikel Arteta’s project at the Emirates Stadium.
Guimaraes delays pre-season trip amid transfer talks
The Brazilian star has requested a postponement of his pre-season travel to La Manga with Newcastle, as reported by insiders close to the player. While Newcastle insists their training camp schedule remains adaptable following the World Cup, Guimaraes’ travel plans have been adjusted to prioritise the completion of this transfer. His primary motivation stems from a desire to compete in the UEFA Champions League—a competition Newcastle missed out on this season. The captain’s determination to pursue a new challenge reflects his ambition to elevate his career to the highest level.
Newcastle’s summer exodus leaves rebuilding task
The impending departure of Guimaraes marks yet another high-profile exit for Newcastle during an unprecedented summer of squad overhaul. The Magpies have already waved goodbye to key figures Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, while manager Eddie Howe has departed the club. In anticipation of Guimaraes’ move, Newcastle completed the signing of Aladji Bamba from Monaco earlier this summer. Meanwhile, his former club, Lyon, stands to gain financially from a 20% sell-on clause, which could net them over €8 million based on the final transfer fee.
Arsenal close in on finalising the deal
With the commercial and agent-related details nearly finalised, Arsenal are poised to complete the transfer within days. Guimaraes will undergo a medical examination before officially joining his new teammates at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ determination to bolster their squad for the new campaign appears to have triumphed over Newcastle’s initial resistance to parting with one of their most influential players.
