Arsenal negotiating to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães in deal that could reach £80 million

Arsenal is in active transfer negotiations with Newcastle United over the signing of Bruno Guimarães, the Brazilian midfielder who has captained Newcastle and become one of the Premier League’s most influential central players. Newcastle rejected Arsenal’s opening bid of around £70 million, with the club valuing Guimarães at approximately £80 million. Where things stand right now Arsenal reportedly has a five-year contract agreed in principle with the 28-year-old, meaning the player himself is ready to make the move. The holdup is entirely between the boardrooms. Newcastle’s rejection of the initial £70 million offer came on August 3, but the two sides have kept communication channels open since. The talks are described as advanced and ongoing. Guimarães reported to Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in Spain while the negotiations play out around him. Guimarães and what he brings Bruno Guimarães joined Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 and quickly established himself as the heartbeat of Eddie Howe’s midfield. His combination of press resistance, progressive passing, and defensive work rate made him one of the first names on Newcastle’s team sheet. At 28, he’s at an age where c...