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Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms and a five-year contract with Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, bringing the midfielder closer to a potential transfer. The 28-year-old Brazilian has informed Newcastle of his desire to leave following a poor season and the departure of key players like Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Sandro Tonali. Newcastle have rejected Arsenal's opening offer and are desperate to keep Guimaraes, demanding a fee north of £100 million if they were to sell. The Magpies have already recouped £170 million from other sales, reducing their financial need to sell, but the exodus of star players has raised concerns about the club's direction. Lyon, Guimaraes' former club, holds a sell-on clause from his 2022 transfer to Newcastle. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to add Guimaraes to a midfield already featuring Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi as he looks to build on their Premier League title win.
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By Samuel Meade, Sports Brand Writer
Arsenal's hopes of signing Bruno Guimarães have been significantly boosted after the club reportedly agreed personal terms and contract length with the Brazilian midfielder. Newcastle United, however, remain desperate to avoid sanctioning the transfer.
Personal Terms Agreed
Bruno Guimarães has reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with Arsenal, according to French outlet L'Equipe. The contract would see the 28-year-old play at the Emirates Stadium until his mid-30s.
The Newcastle captain has informed the club of his desire to leave, signalling a potential end to his tenure at St James' Park.
Transfer Fee Remains the Hurdle
The key obstacle now is whether Arsenal can agree on a transfer fee with Newcastle. The Magpies have already rejected an opening offer and are reluctant to sell. Should they sanction his departure, a fee in excess of £100 million would be demanded.
Newcastle's Difficult Summer
Newcastle are facing a challenging summer transfer window, marked by several high-profile departures:
- Alexander Isak was sold to Liverpool for a British record fee on deadline day
- Anthony Gordon has moved to Barcelona
- Sandro Tonali has joined Tottenham
These exits have generated approximately £170 million in revenue, reducing Newcastle's financial need to sell. However, the departures have raised concerns about the club's direction and ambition.
Guimarães' Impact at Newcastle
Since joining Newcastle in 2022, Guimarães has become a talismanic figure:
- 195 appearances
- 31 goals
- Led the club to Carabao Cup glory two seasons ago — Newcastle's first domestic trophy in 70 years
His former club Lyon also stand to benefit financially from any transfer, having included a sell-on clause when Guimarães moved to St James' Park four years ago.
Arsenal's Interest
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to strengthen his squad following the club's Premier League triumph. Despite already having Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi as central midfield options, Arteta remains keen on landing Guimarães.
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