Bruno Guimaraes' stance on a move to Arsenal this summer has emerged, with concerns behind the scenes at Newcastle, according to Football Transfers.
The Gunners are keen to add the Brazil international to their Premier League title-winning squad this summer, and have already seen a £55m offer rejected by the Magpies, who have already sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali in this window.
Arsenal are now planning to make a fresh offer for the 28-year-old, but Newcastle are adamant they will not be forced to sell their star man. However, it has now emerged that the player's stance is causing some concern at St James' Park.
Bruno Guimaraes 'Unhappy' at Newcastle
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According to a report, Guimaraes is frustrated at Newcastle and has doubts about the long-term project at the club.
The Brazil star has not asked to leave the Magpies formally; however, sources told Football Transfers that there is increasing unease around the club about the situation. The player is worried about the long-term trajectory of the club when it comes to being competitive at the top level, while he also has questions over the long-term future of Eddie Howe.
One source simply stated that "he's not happy" with how matters stand, and he currently has no intention of signing a new contract.
Despite the current concerns, it's believed that a transfer is still unlikely due to Newcastle's asking price and the fact they have already sold key players. But that could change if the player actively pushes for a move, in the same way Alexander Isak did last summer.
It's believed that could become an option later in the window, with Arsenal still pushing ahead with their interest to take him to north London and partner him alongside Declan Rice in midfield.
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Arsenal Must Push to Seal Guimaraes Deal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta puts his arms out in defence
Arsenal had a really big summer window last year, bringing in top players like Viktor Gyokeres, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, and Eberechi Eze, who all played a huge role in helping them win the Premier League title.
To maintain that momentum and continue to push for silverware they need to go again this year, and bringing in a player with the quality of Guimaraes is exactly the type of deal theys hould be targeting.
If there is any suggestion that he could be unhappy and open to moving to north London, then Arsenal need to do all they can to get it over the line, as it could be the difference between winning back-to-back titles for the first time in their history, or missing out on the crown once again.
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