Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has told the club he wants to join Arsenal, it has been confirmed to _Sky Sports News_.
Newcastle are not making any comment on the situation, and _Sky Sports News_ understands Arsenal have made no contact with them over the availability of the midfielder.
However, it is understood the conditions of a deal for the 28-year-old have been explored via intermediaries.
Guimaraes has two years left on his Newcastle contract, with a year's option to extend to the summer of 2029.
Newcastle have no interest in selling the Brazil international.
Their stance has been consistent all summer - they insist their captain is not for sale and they are not welcoming any bids.
_More to follow..._
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