Updated: 26 Jun 2026 10:46 BST | 3 min read
Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal
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Arsenal have seen a verbal offer for Bruno Guimaraes rejected by Newcastle United as they ramp up their bid to sign the Brazil international this summer.
Mikel Arteta’s side want to bolster their first-team squad with the addition of a new central midfielder ahead of the 2026-27 season and they have turned their attention to finalising a deal for Guimaraes, who has excelled throughout a stellar stint at Newcastle.
The Brazil midfielder has just two years remaining on his current contract at St James’ Park and while he is yet to express any desire to leave the club, Arsenal are hopeful of bringing him to the Emirates Stadium before the end of the summer transfer window.
Newcastle are adamant that Guimaraes isn’t for sale, although they may face an uphill battle to retain his services following their failure to qualify for any European competition last season.
Arsenal’s interest in Guimaraes was first reported by The Daily Mail" href="https://x.com/CraigHope_DM/status/2070193536276812053" target="_blank">The Daily Mail and after Fabrizio Romano" href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2026/06/fabrizio-romano-transfer-news-bruno-guimaraes-arsenal-elliot-anderson-man-city-andre-onana-man-utd" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano revealed that an approach worth just shy of €64 million (£55m) had been lodged by the Gunners, this has been backed up by transfer expert David Ornstein" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7396900/2026/06/26/arsenal-bid-bruno-guimaraes-newcastle/" target="_blank">David Ornstein.
The Athletic reporter has confirmed that a verbal offer worth less than €70m has been submitted by Arsenal, but this was quickly rebuffed by Newcastle, who have no intention of allowing the Brazil superstar to leave the club this summer.
Guimaraes has made 195 appearances, scoring 31 goals, since arriving at the club from Lyon in January 2022, and he was named club captain by Eddie Howe ahead of the 2024-25 season.
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