Arsenal are yet to formalise their interest in Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.
Bruno Guimaraes’ dad has told critics “it is very easy to give opinions” in a cryptic social media message.
His Instagram post came a week after Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup. Norway shocked Carlo Ancelotti’s side to book a quarter-final date with England tonight.
Erling Haaland bagged a ruthless brace late on to put Brazil to the sword. However, in the first half, Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes fluffed his lines from the penalty spot - and the backlash was fierce.
Bruno Guimaraes dad posts message
Guimaraes’ dad, Dick, has become somewhat of a cult hero since his son joined Newcastle in January 2022. He can be seen at every Toon fixture, with fans regularly taking pictures with the former taxi driver.
A cryptic social media post has Newcastle fans talking as his son angles for a St James’ Park exit. Arsenal are understood to be waiting in the wings to launch a big-money move for the Magpies favourite - and the player is keen.
Was this Instagram story World Cup-related, or is there an underlying message? Translated from Portuguese, he wrote: “You need courage to enter the arena and do what needs to be done. From the stands, it is very easy to give opinions.”
Newcastle United stance
As it stands, Newcastle are yet to receive a formal approach from Arsenal. While the club wish to avoid Isak 2.0, they do not want - or need - to sell their captain.
Offloading Gordon and Tonali has given the Magpies headroom in the market. For now, Newcastle sit and wait for the Gunners to formalise their interest.
Unlike the Isak saga - where the transfer fee was never considered an obstacle - the two clubs remain apart in terms of valuation. Any sale would be done on Newcastle’s terms, who are wary of looking weak after already losing two high-profile stars.
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