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Arsenal opens talks with Newcastle to sign Bruno Guimaraes

12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Arsenal opens talks with Newcastle to sign Bruno Guimaraes
Summary

Newcastle United sources confirm Arsenal has initiated direct discussions to acquire Bruno Guimaraes. The midfielder is returning to training with Newcastle after exploring a move away from the club. Reports indicate Guimaraes intends to express his desire to join Arsenal during a meeting with Newcastle officials. He made 41 appearances last season, contributing nine goals and eight assists. Newcastle's lack of European football is a key factor in his request for a transfer.

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  • •Arsenal has opened direct talks with Newcastle regarding Bruno Guimaraes.
  • •Guimaraes plans to communicate his intent to leave during training.
  • •He scored nine goals and assisted eight last season for Newcastle.
  • •Newcastle finished 12th in the league and did not qualify for Europe.
  • •Guimaraes is arriving from Brazil to join Newcastle's training camp.
Latest Updates
  • 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal announce Bruno Guimaraes
  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Bruno Guimaraes completes Arsenal move as Gunners land midfield star
  • 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal announce signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle
  • 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal announce the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United
  • 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle boss confirms Arsenal signing with announcement imminent
  • 10:55 AMESPN Soccer — Sources: Arsenal agree deal to sign Guimarães
  • 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal set to sign Newcastle captain Guimaraes
  • 6:29 AMBBC Sport — Arsenal set to sign Newcastle captain Guimaraes
What they're saying
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Bruno Guimaraes is officially a Gunner! Arsenal announced the signing of the Brazilian midfielder on Saturday morning with the usual fanfare. The move makes the 28-year old the most expensive transfer for a midfielder over 26 (which is, admittedly, a little bit of a silly stat). Bruno will wear the same number 39 kit that […]

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Newcastle sources have finally confirmed that Arsenal have opened direct talks with Newcastle United to sign Bruno Guimaraes, as the player returns to training.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesFor man...

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Arsenal have announced they have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. The experienced midfielder has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with a further one-year option. In a statement, Gui...

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