NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United celebrates his team's fourth goal, scored by teammate Harvey Barnes (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St James' Park on January 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Arsenal and Newcastle United have reached a €90m agreement in principle for the transfer of Brazil international midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (28), according to a report this Friday from L’Equipe. The 28-year-old already agreed personal terms with Mikel Arteta’s Gunners over a five-year contract. The Premier League champions were initially put off by Newcastle’s €100m valuation of the player, but Arsenal and the Magpies eventually reached a compromise.
Arsenal’s €90m bid, submitted on Friday, has made Newcastle blink. Details still need to be ironed out regarding add-ons and agents fees, but Bruno Guimaraes looks well on his way to join the Emirates Stadium. L’Equipe reports that Lyon are set to receive €8m from the Brazilian’s transfer, given they have negotiated a 20% sell-on clause after agreeing to part ways with Guimaraes six years ago in a €50m deal.