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Arsenal are reportedly willing to abandon their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after being misled about the transfer fee. The Gunners had identified the Brazilian as a priority target and believed an offer of around £50 million would be sufficient to secure his signature, based on information from his representatives. However, Newcastle are demanding approximately £100 million, especially after already selling Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer. Arsenal are unwilling to pay that amount and are prepared to move on. Former Newcastle owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi dismissed the reports as 'utter nonsense.' Guimaraes remains under contract at St James' Park until 2028, with an option for an additional season. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe previously denied rumors that Manchester United had agreed a deal for the player, calling such speculation 'disrespectful.'
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Author: Daniel Orme, Sports Writer — The Mirror
Overview
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to abandon their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães after being misled over the transfer fee required to secure his signature.
The Brazilian had emerged as a priority target for Mikel Arteta in recent days, with the Arsenal manager keen to strengthen his midfield options. Reports suggested Guimarães had requested to leave St James' Park this summer and had even agreed to a five-year contract with the Gunners.
However, the deal has now been thrown into doubt following a miscommunication over the asking price.
Key Facts
- Arsenal believed an offer of around £50 million would be sufficient to convince Newcastle to sell, based on information provided by Guimarães' representatives.
- Newcastle are reportedly demanding approximately £100 million, having already sold Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer.
- Arsenal are unwilling to meet that valuation and are now ready to move on from the deal.
Current Status
- Guimarães remains a Newcastle player, with his contract running until 2028, including an option for an additional season.
- Former Newcastle owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi dismissed the reports as "utter nonsense."
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe previously denied rumours that Manchester United had agreed a deal for the midfielder, calling the speculation "totally disrespectful" to the player.
Eddie Howe's Statement
"I don’t even know how to respond to that. I don’t even think I should because it’s a waste of my energy. Bruno’s our captain, he’s fully committed. He’s injured at the moment, his only focus is coming back to fitness. For me, it is not the time to think about it."
"In the summer, you can understand those stories a little bit more because the transfer window is open. To say our captain is in discussions with another club is totally disrespectful to Bruno more than anything else. He is totally committed here."
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