High-profile stars Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have already left Newcastle United this summer.
Newcastle United have reportedly told Bruno Guimaraes that they do not wish to sell him this summer.
It is also claimed that Arsenal’s interest has been solely driven by Mikel Arteta - who values the player highly. Toon chiefs have already allowed Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali to leave St James’ Park.
Around £180million has been recouped for the pair, allowing Newcastle to shift their focus to incomings. However, the rumour mill remains rife with several top stars - like Guimaraes - still attracting interest.
Fabrizio Romano provides Bruno Guimaraes update
Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano noted how selling Gordon and Tonali has given Newcastle wiggle room in the market. But he refused to rule out the possibility of Arsenal returning with another bid to sign Guimaraes.
“Guys, obviously, Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali, Newcastle sold Anthony Gordon, so now Newcastle don’t have any intention to let Bruno Guimaraes go,” he told his YouTube channel. “At the same time, Arsenal had a bid rejected, £55million. Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the player, so what I can tell you in addition to all of this is that he really, really likes the player.
“Mikel Arteta was driving this interest for Bruno Guimaraes internally. It’s not the first time Arsenal go for him. Even in the past, they were considering the possibility to go for Bruno Guimaraes.
“Always been a player appreciated by Arteta, but now with Newcastle, it’s not going to be an easy one at all because Newcastle again made money with Gordon, made money with Tonali, and they already told Bruno Guimaraes and they told people close to him that they want to keep the player.
“So, it’s not going to be easy at all for Arsenal to get it done. They could try again. I would not exclude that because Arsenal really consider Bruno the top target in midfield, but, at the moment, from Newcastle, the message is doors closed. So, let’s see what’s going to happen there. And the Bruno Guimares situation is this, as of today.”
Alan Shearer makes Bruno Guimaraes prediction
Toon icon Alan Shearer is hopeful that Guimaraes will stay on Tyneside. He said in midweek: “I think it would look be a really poor look for Newcastle to sell their best player. You can see what he’s doing for Brazil in this World Cup. I think he’s been one of their best players.
“He is a brilliant talent. And with Anthony Gordon going, I think it would be a really poor look if Newcastle were to sell Bruno. And it would not go down well with the fans. I don’t see it happening. I’d be surprised if it were to happen. I hope it’s just paper talk and there’s no truth in that because it would be a big blow to Newcastle.
“There’d be a lot of angry fans if he were to go. I think it’s even more so now because of social media and everyone has an opinion and everyone can say what they want. 99 per cent of it is going to be trash, and I do hope it’s trash about Bruno.”
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